Financial Analyst

Microwave Power Products (MPP); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Commuter benefits at Stanford Research

EV charging

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Microwave Power Products (MPP) is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with business unit leaders and improve financial performance through standardized processes, data-driven Analysis, and operational support. This role blends FP&A with controllership and will evolve to include accounting responsibilities.

Based in Palo Alto, the position offers a path to leadership within manufacturing finance and exposure to multiple functional areas, including audits and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Unit Managers to provide financial analysis and support decision making.
• Develop, standardize, and document financial processes and reports.
• Build models for forecasts, profitability, and capital investments.
• Analyze monthly results and recommend actions to leadership.
• Support budget, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Drive automation to improve reporting and data quality.
• Assist with management reports, KPI dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve financial visibility.
• Support audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Gradually own accounting functions like journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Company Overview

TransDigm Group Incorporated is a leading global designer, producer, and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. TransDigm's decentralized operating model empowers business units with accountability and autonomy while driving financial performance through value-based operating strategies.

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the finance organization responsible for partnering with business unit leadership to improve financial performance through standardized processes, data-driven analysis, and operational support. This role combines financial planning and analysis with process improvement and accounting responsibilities, providing broad exposure to all aspects of a manufacturing finance organization. The position is designed to develop future finance leaders by building a strong understanding of business operations, financial reporting, and controllership. As the individual gains experience, responsibilities will expand to include ownership of accounting processes, month-end close activities, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with assigned Business Unit Manager(s) to provide financial analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and support operational decision making.
• Develop, standardize, and document financial processes, reports, and analytical tools to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.
• Build and maintain financial models supporting forecasts, pricing, profitability analysis, capital investments, labor productivity, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze monthly financial results, investigate variances, and prepare actionable recommendations for business and finance leadership.
• Support the annual operating plan, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by automating manual reporting, improving data quality, and identifying opportunities to eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Assist with the preparation of management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, and accounting to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Gradually assume ownership of accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close responsibilities, and balance sheet reviews.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and financial drivers to serve as a trusted business partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems and large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial leaders.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing or industrial finance experience.
• Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other business intelligence tools.

What We Offer

Salary based on experience: $110,000 to $150,000

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Commuter benefits within Stanford Research Park
• Complimentary EV charging
• Paid time off and holidays

OUR WORKPLACE COMMITMENT

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.

MPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone.

We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.

It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders.

We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

MPP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff… employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.