Finance Analysis & Reporting Manager – Program Finance Lead

AV; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AV is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead financial planning and analysis for Directed Energy programs. You will drive budgeting, forecasts, and variance analyses while partnering with Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations to align financial performance with strategic goals.

The role requires 5–7 years in program finance or related fields, team leadership experience, and strong ERP/EPM proficiency (Hyperion/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or 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.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office experience.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing or government contracting environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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, FTEs 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.

Skills

Team management

ERP systems

EPM systems

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Hyperion

Oracle

Job description

AV is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead financial planning and analysis for Directed Energy programs. You will drive budgeting, forecasts, and variance analyses while partnering with Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations to align financial performance with strategic goals.

The role requires 5–7 years in program finance or related fields, team leadership experience, and strong ERP/EPM proficiency (Hyperion/Oracle).