Aerospace FP&A Analyst: Strategic Forecasting (Onsite)

Ignite Human Capital; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital is hiring an FP&A Analyst for an onsite role in California. The position focuses on financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis across the organization. You will develop models, analyze performance, and deliver insights to support informed decisions.

The role reports to the VP Finance and collaborates with Finance and cross-functional partners to support budgeting and forecasting, evaluate variances, and improve financial information quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 1–5 years FP&A experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Strong modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis & financial statement analysis.
• Advanced Excel; proficient in PowerPoint, ERP, and FP&A tools.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and planning.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting with schedules and inputs.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly budget-to-actual analyses and variance insights.
• Create financial and operational reporting packages for leadership.
• Maintain KPIs and analyze trends in performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, PM and other teams for data.
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins, working capital and profitability.
• Support 13-week cash flow forecasting and scenario analyses.
• Perform pricing, profitability, break-even and sensitivity analyses.
• Analyze contracts and program requirements for financial impact.
• Prepare forward-looking analyses and scenario models.
• Assist with capital expenditure analysis and ROI evaluations.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses with clear findings and opportunities.
• Improve FP&A tools, reports, models and processes.
• Support strategic initiatives and due diligence for M&A.
• Maintain documentation and controls for models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial statement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Financial planning/reporting tools

Job description

Ignite Human Capital is hiring an FP&A Analyst for an onsite role in California. The position focuses on financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis across the organization. You will develop models, analyze performance, and deliver insights to support informed decisions.

The role reports to the VP Finance and collaborates with Finance and cross-functional partners to support budgeting and forecasting, evaluate variances, and improve financial information quality.