Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight! The FP&A Analyst supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis by gathering data, maintaining models, preparing recurring reports, and surfacing basic insights for finance and operating leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reforecast updates. Prepare monthly reporting packages, variance analyses, KPI dashboards, and management reporting schedules. Build and maintain financial models, trend files, and supporting analyses for projects, sales, and operating expenses. Pull, clean, and reconcile data from ERP and reporting systems; support report automation and process improvement. Support ad hoc analysis, business cases, and selected strategic projects, including preliminary M&A and scenario analysis as needed. Use and improve tools such as SAP and Hyperion for reporting, planning, and Hyperion retrieve based reporting workflows.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. 2-4 years of FP&A, financial analyst, corporate finance, accounting, or related experience; project-based or industrial environments preferred. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to structure data, create charts, and explain basic findings clearly. Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial statement basics. Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools is preferred; SAP and Hyperion exposure is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Must meet applicable export control requirements, including qualification as a U.S. Person where required by law or contract.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment Able to work late and on weekends when necessary Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities Ability to work with management team to help drive performance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation May access and work in the manufacturing plant While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles The employee may be exposed to vibration The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area. Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance AD&D Insurance PTO 401k Match

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'). Equal Opportunity Employer Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascent Aerospace