Finance Analyst

Job Description - Finance Analyst (18665) About Us AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR's purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Finance Analyst - 18665 Description Develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Analyze historical financial metrics, and facilitate future financial modeling. Prepare various monthly charts and analyses including Key Program Metrics, Administrative Performance Metrics, etc. Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis for Senior Management as requested using Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Hyperion. Support for data collection from profit centers and key programs as needed. Special projects as assigned or directed, such as Program Management Reviews, ad hoc management presentations, Board presentations, etc. Maintain good working relationships with divisional accounting and Corporate staff, providing support as needed. All other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Commitment to company values and ethics. Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately. Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy. Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. Must be able to prepare presentations that effectively and succinctly communicate objectives. Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared. Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities. Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving. Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university. Preferred: Excel, PowerPoint, and data base power user a plus. Physical Demands / Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Name..................................................................................Signature............................................................................Date................................................................................... Job Finance Primary Location Schedule Full-time Overtime Status Exempt We are 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, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr