Finance Manager: Program Analytics & Reporting

AV; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV in Germantown, MD is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead financial planning and analysis for Directed Energy programs, delivering strategic insight and aligning program execution with company objectives.

You will mentor junior analysts, partner with Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations, and drive month-end close, variance analysis, and monthly reporting packages, while maintaining high analytical standards.

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
• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel preferred)
• 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

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Advanced Excel

ERP/EPM systems

Hyperion

Oracle

Defense/aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Hyperion

Oracle

Job description

AV in Germantown, MD is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead financial planning and analysis for Directed Energy programs, delivering strategic insight and aligning program execution with company objectives.

You will mentor junior analysts, partner with Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations, and drive month-end close, variance analysis, and monthly reporting packages, while maintaining high analytical standards.