Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Analyst is an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professional who prepares financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts. In this role, one is responsible for supporting Executive leadership in building and managing their organization budgets. Position Responsibilities * Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts * Executes financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts to support business plan. * Reviews, analyzes and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations * Prepare and communicate variances to management * Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports * Monitor headcount, FTE's and program spending to ensure budgets are met * Support the month end close and prepare monthly financial reporting packages * Perform a variety of special projects, financial presentations and financial analysis * Develop new reporting tools and improve key processes to increase efficiencies and effectiveness for all deliverables * Identify and drive process improvements including reports, tools and presentation materials * Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors * Determines methods & procedures on new assignments and may serve as Team Lead * Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) * Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Minimum of 8 + years of related experience required * Experience with financial planning & reporting tools * Experience with ERP and Hyperion, Oracle preferred * Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills * Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution by deciding on correct course of action * Advanced PC skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies * 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 and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives * Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products * 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 * Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties * Displays strong initiative and drive 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 companyTakes 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) Special Requirements U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition The salary range for this role is: $108,275 - $153,615 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's 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 AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. 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 data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.