Financial Analyst III

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Summary
The Financial Analyst III is responsible for the development and maintenance of program financial plans in support of multiple products and business role also supports revenue tracking forecasting accuracy and financial execution by partnering closely with Program Management Planning Operations and Finance teams. The position operates in a dynamic environment ensuring alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports execution of program financial plans and forecasts by partnering with Program Finance Planning Operations and Subcontracts to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes
• Acts as a liaison between Finance Planning Operations and Program Management to ensure alignment across teams
• Monitors progress of program requirements
• Tracks and analyzes cost and revenue performance against plan identifying key drivers and variances
• Supports accrual-related analysis by tracking inventory WIP and operational movements that impact financial reporting
• Prepares financial analysis and reporting to support internal stakeholders and leadership visibility
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations
• Monitors progress of program requirements
• Conducts complex financial analysis (variance analysis risk analysis profit/loss analysis etc.)
• Performs non-routine analysis and prepares non-routine financial reports
• Identifies and drives process improvements across reporting tracking tools and data flows to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting financial planning forecasting or reporting in a program finance operations finance or FP&A environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including ability to work with large datasets and complex models
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise data environments (e.g. Oracle)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Experience in project controls and/or financial planning in a government contracting environment is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) and operational or transactional data and understanding financial impacts of business activities preferred
• Strong analytical problem-solving interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively across Finance Planning and Operations teams
• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where priorities may shift and processes may evolve
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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