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AEVEX, a defense and aerospace company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to support the organization's strategic financial planning and analysis activities. The company provides full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions for U.S. national security and partner nation needs, with capabilities spanning custom design and engineering, sensor integration, aircraft modification, flight test instrumentation, mission operations, and advanced intelligence data processing.
In this hybrid role (0-20% travel), you will be responsible for conducting detailed financial analysis, building complex financial models and reports, and providing strategic insights to senior management. Key responsibilities include analyzing budget variances, revenue trends, cost drivers, and KPIs; preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts; creating financial dashboards and presentations for executives and stakeholders; working with ERP systems to extract data and generate reports; and collaborating cross-functionally with project accounting, general accounting, business development, program operations, and other departments to align financial plans with business objectives. You will also identify opportunities to enhance financial planning processes and utilize financial planning software and tools to streamline operations.
This position requires a strong foundation in financial principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting standards. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), experienced with ERP systems, and willing to learn and implement Power BI or similar analytics tools. The role demands excellent communication skills, the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear visualizations and key data points, and strong problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 4 to 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related field
- Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 1 year experience in a DoD or similar government contracting environment
- Familiarity with government contracting business (DoD or other agencies)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience working with ERP systems and extracting data for report writing
- Willingness to learn Power BI or similar tools and implement processes
- Knowledge of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting standards
- Ability to distill complex findings into key data points and visualizations
- Self-motivated problem solver with ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
