Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. They are seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to provide expert-level support for Business Operations through in-depth analytics, financial oversight, resource planning, and performance measurements.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level analytics and oversight of financials, resource planning, and performance measurements
- Lead the development and implementation of high-level overhead and G&A planning
- Support strategic financial management planning and forecasting
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of high-level financial deliverables to corporate entities
- Prepare and present high-level financial reports and analysis
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning
- Conduct detailed financial and variance analysis to understand business performance and identify trends, opportunities, and risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and analysis initiatives
- Support development and preparation of Business Area and Subsidiaries financial plan and tracks long-term financial objectives. Support the Business Area's & Subsidiaries' leadership with their vision of establishing and maintaining business management industry best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Contracts and Program Management, to support financial planning and analysis initiatives
- Prepare and present high-level financial reports and analysis to Business Area and Subsidiary Leadership, with focus on tracking performance and affordability
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on best practices and financial analysis techniques
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a related field
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections
- Ability to leverage advancing financial tech to continuously improve modeling, forecasting, and financial insights
- Ability to build and maintain complex financial models
- Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Advanced understanding of Profit and Loss statements, working capital, and cash flow
- Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry, US Department of Defense, NASA, or related markets
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
- Experience with large US Government Engineering and Manufacturing Development and Production programs
- Experience with international business (preferably the United Kingdom)
- Master's degree in a related field
- Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Advanced skills in gathering, synthesizing, and presenting data from multiple qualitative and quantitative sources
- Demonstrated passion for innovation and strategic thinking; ability to link technology and business
- Experience with indirect rate composition, in public auditing, government contracting, and/or public sector financial standards
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications
- Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position
- Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
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