Financial Analyst

Job Description The Financial Analyst provides forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, KPI reporting, and performance analysis within an avionics and government contracting environment. The role translates financial and operational data into actionable insights and supports program cost tracking, standard costing, pricing, monthly close, and indirect rate analysis. This position partners with cross-functional teams and the CFO while maintaining compliance with DCAA, FAR, CAS, GAAP, and government contracting requirements. This onsite position is located at our Bingen, WA facility and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Financial Analyst The Financial Analyst provides forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, KPI reporting, and performance analysis within an avionics and government contracting environment. The role translates financial and operational data into actionable insights and supports program cost tracking, standard costing, pricing, monthly close, and indirect rate analysis. This position partners with cross-functional teams and the CFO while maintaining compliance with DCAA, FAR, CAS, GAAP, and government contracting requirements. This onsite position is located at our Bingen, WA facility and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Objectives of this Role Financial and Business Analysis Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts, including revenue, expense, cash flow, and profitability projections. Partner with business leaders to define meaningful financial and operational KPIs, establish targets, and develop consistent metric definitions. Create and maintain scorecards and recurring reports to track KPIs, identify trends, explain performance gaps, and recommend corrective actions. Perform variance, trend, and scenario analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and cost reduction initiatives and to support sourcing and investment decisions. Build financial models and management reporting that compare actual results with budget, forecast, and prior periods. Support pricing strategies and prepare cost and profitability analyses for government and commercial contract proposals. General Accounting Develop, maintain, and analyze standard and actual costs for avionics products and engineering programs. Support monthly close processes with 3rd party accounting firm. Assist with development and maintenance of indirect rate structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A). Ensure proper segregation of direct vs. indirect costs. Assist with inventory accounting, project tracking and revenue recognition. Business Partnering Collaborate with engineering, program management, and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking. Prepare concise analyses and presentations for leadership, highlighting key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended action. Provide financial guidance to non-finance stakeholders on cost control and compliance. Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business. 3-7 years experience in financial analysis, accounting or related fields. Experience in manufacturing or avionics/defense preferred. Experience with Job Order costing, project costing, or rate pools. Experience using systems such as Quickbooks Online, Infor. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup/index-match, formulas). Analytical thinking and problem solving. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial teams Project management and deadline discipline. Integrity and strong internal control mindset. Salary range{{:}} $85,000 to $115,000 based on experience *This position requires US citizenship or permanent resident status* #J-18808-Ljbffr Sagetech Avionics, Inc.