Financial Analyst

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 38,352 - 57,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Financial Analyst for their team in El Segundo, CA. This full-time, on-site position involves complex financial analyses related to budgeting and resource management.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess three to six years of experience in financial analysis. The position offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, supporting professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Experience identifying and leading process improvements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular analysis of financial results and variances.
• Support annual corporate budget development.
• Research budget-related requests and issues.
• Assist in preparation of proposal pricings.
• Maintain compliance of cost center reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

SAP

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Related experience in financial analysis

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Fiori

Job description

Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Financial Planning & Analysis team.

This is a full‑time on‑site position located in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performs regular and scheduled analysis of planned, expected and actual results, providing detailed explanation for variances and anomalies.
• Supports development of annual corporate/organizational budgets.
• Perform analytical tasks to verify compliance with budget objectives and recommend required corrective actions.
• Performs cross‑functional research on budget‑related matters; researches and responds to budget‑related requests from across the Corporation.
• Communicates budget‑related issues to administrators and managers.
• Leverages knowledge of budgeting process systems and provides assistance to systems users.
• Perform assignments related to preparation of proposal pricings.
• Collaborates with budget owners and various functional departments within Enterprise.
• Maintain cost center and WBS reporting structures ensuring compliance to corporate guidelines.
• Responds to ad hoc data inquiries and analytical report requests.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Financial Analyst Specialist II include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Three or more years of related experience in budgeting, forecasting or financial analysis.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles.

Minimum Requirements for the Financial Analyst Specialist III include:

• Six or more years of related experience in budgeting, forecasting or financial analysis.
• Experience identifying, developing and leading process improvements.

How You Can Stand Out

• Experience in SAP, Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, or other ERP systems.
• Ability to assess risks and opportunities within complex business situations.
• Experience in the Aerospace/Defense sectors and government contracting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade‑based pay range for this job is $27.84 – $41.76 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan – Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.