Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Analyst

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analyst is an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professional who will provide critical support and analytical insight across budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial reporting, with a primary focus on indirect and overhead cost areas.  In this role, one partners closely with Finance leadership and Business Unit leaders to prepare accurate budgets, monitor and analyze performance, and provide meaningful insights that help drive cost and operational efficiencies. This position will also take a leading role in refining indirect cost models, improving reporting, and ensuring management has the financial data needed to make informed decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the preparation and consolidation of indirect and overhead budgets during annual planning and monthly/quarterly forecast cycles
• Partners with business leaders to develop cost projections, track spending trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations
• Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports
• Maintains and enhances cost allocation and indirect rates models, along with reporting structures, to ensure data integrity, transparency and version control
• Collaborates with Accounting during month-end close to review reclasses and expense alignment
• Contributes to long-range planning and scenario analysis to support the business plan
• Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations and financial analysis
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and visibility
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field is preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience; experience with indirect or overhead cost management preferred
• Experience with financial planning & reporting tools
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and present actionable insights
• Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Hyperion, Unanet, Power BI, or similar)
• U.S. Citizen required

Additional Requirements

• Able to handle complex assignments using financial and accounting expertise
• Able to compile, analyze, interpret and present complex financial information
• Able to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Able to communicate with all levels of management and present financial results to Senior leadership
• Highly motivated and flexible individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative, accountability and ownership of deliverables to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

 This position can be performed in either a hybrid or remote work arrangement. While we welcome qualified candidates from across the U.S., we have a preference for individuals located near one of AV’s major sites — Simi Valley, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Dayton, OH; Huntsville, AL; or Washington, D.C. Proximity to these locations allows for more regular in-person collaboration when needed.