Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting

AeroVironment

Experienced Manager in financial analysis and reporting for Directed Energy programs. Leading financial performance, insights, and alignment between execution and objectives.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • Alabama, California, New Mexico, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,500 - $162,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations. Proven experience in managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align financial goals with operational objectives.

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Financial AnalysisBudgetingTeam ManagementERP SystemsAdvanced MS Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsEPM SystemsHyperionOracleMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceManufacturingGovernment Contracting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
Perform financial analysis, research, budgets and forecasts in support of business planning
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations.
Serve as a key finance business partner to Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations, ensuring financial alignment with strategic and operational goals.
Prepares and communicates variances to management.
Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports.
Assists with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met.
Supports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages.
Manage, mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.
Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field OR 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree.
5–7 years of progressive experience in program finance, financial analysis, or related finance roles.
Experience managing a team of employees.
Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Hyperion, Oracle preferred
Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel preferred)
Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing or government contracting environments is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental vision
401K with company matching
a 9/80 work schedule
paid holiday shutdown