Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst III prepares financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts. This intermediate-level individual contributor designates responsibilities for developing specific forecasts, analyzing financial data, and leading small projects as directed.

• Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
• Executes financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts in support of business planning
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations
• Prepares and communicates variances to management
• Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports
• Monitors headcount, FTEs and spending to ensure budgets are met
• Supports the month‑end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages
• Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5 – 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a government contracting and manufacturing environment
• Experience with various financial planning & reporting tools

• Experience with ERP and EPM systems;
  Hyperion, Oracle preferred
• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)
• Strong planning, analytical and execution skills
• Ability to identify problems and perform real‑time resolution using determined actions
• Ability to handle assignments using financial and accounting expertise
• Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present financial information
• Comfortable functioning at a high level in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Effective communication with all levels of management and preparation of presentations
• Strong problem‑solving, analytic, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration, putting team success above personal interests
• Demonstrates strong initiative and accomplishes goals to meet company objectives
• Highly motivated and flexible
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve performance of self, others, and the company

• Ability to work equally well in an office environment or in an at‑home environment
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; frequent use of hands, fingers to operate computer and telephone keyboard

$88,000 - $124,740

Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approved for an export license. The position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR compliance. Certain roles may require current U.S. citizenship.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information visit

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, 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 data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.