Financial Analyst
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a high-performing finance team supporting aerospace and defense programs in California. This contract position with permanent potential will work closely with operational and business leaders to deliver meaningful financial insights, strengthen planning activities, and support informed decision-making. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining detailed analysis with cross-functional collaboration to improve business performance.
Responsibilities:• Prepare and share clear financial updates that help leaders understand business results, outlooks, and performance objectives.
• Review monthly financial results and identify key drivers behind differences from forecasts, budgets, prior periods, and historical trends.
• Build targeted financial analyses that support strategic decisions, operational priorities, and emerging business needs.
• Partner with teams across accounting, operations, supply chain, program management, pricing, and contracts to develop accurate forecasts and budget plans.
• Translate financial data into practical recommendations that help management address risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Support ongoing process improvements by applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement practices within finance activities.
• Gather, organize, and interpret financial data using analytical techniques that improve reporting quality and business visibility.• Experience in financial analysis within a corporate, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex business environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc analysis.
• Demonstrated skill in investigating variances and explaining financial results with clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to collaborative planning processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and data mining techniques to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-based insights to different levels of the organization.
• Self-directed approach with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to act proactively in a fast-paced environment.
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