Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a leader in providing energetic material solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Hollister, CA team. PacSci EMC plays a critical role in delivering mission-critical technologies that support both commercial and defense programs worldwide. As part of our finance organization, this role partners directly with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, drive performance, and contribute to the success of high-impact aerospace and defense programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the communication of the operating company's financial performance, plan, and targets to various levels of the organization.
• Investigating and analyzing monthly variances to the forecast, plan, prior period, and prior year as required.
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis for strategic and operational initiatives.
• Strong partnership with functional managers in accounting and finance, operations, supply chain, program management, pricing, and contracts to develop monthly forecasts and budgets.
• Learning mindset and application of RBS (Ralliant Business System) for continuous improvements.
• Bias for action to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Effective communication of data driven recommendations to move the business forward

Qualifications:

• Strong Excel and financial modeling or data analytics skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a team environment.
• Bias for action.
• Intellectual curiosity and learning agility.
• Motivation for continuous improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in business results reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Government accounting and GAAP knowledge preferred.
• Prior Aerospace and Defense experience a plus
• U.S. Citizenship required per ITAR regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field.
• 3 - 5 years of FP&A or financial analyst experience.

Key Competencies:

• Willingness to Dig In: Proactive and ready to engage deeply with financial data, programs, and cross-functional challenges.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Ability to work effectively when situations are not clearly defined.
• Prior FP&A Experience: Previous financial planning and analysis experience is required.
• Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, ideally with SQL and Power BI, or strong systems aptitude.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Accountability: Consistently meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.
• Proactivity in Business Partnership: Taking initiative in communication with program teams, factory managers, and functional leaders.

Manufacturing Background Preferred: Understanding of factory operations and manufacturing processes is favored, but strong financial statement experience from other industries may be considered.