Financial Analyst 1 - Supply Chain

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life/Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Well-being program

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Community clubs

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a Financial Analyst 1 to support project and department leaders with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development to drive business insights and risk assessment. This entry-level role will build familiarity with Cirrus' business systems and finance processes.

The successful candidate will partner across functions to ensure accurate reporting, maintain dashboards, and perform ad hoc analyses to inform strategic decisions and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, large data sets).
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with leaders and accounting for accurate reporting.
• Support annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis on headcount, costs, and expenses.
• Maintain and enhance financial dashboards and models.
• Perform ad hoc analyses for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Overview

The Financial Analyst 1 will support project and departmental leaders to provide area financial reporting and ad hoc analysis for budgeting, forecasting, process improvement and key strategic initiatives. This position will provide analytical support to Cirrus' Business Unit to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leveraging and improving upon existing metrics, and identifying business insights, trends, and risks through related measurement and analysis. This position will analyze historical spending trends, evaluate different scenarios and help the business team understand potential trade-offs in key decisions. This entry level role will build familiarity with Cirrus business systems and operations, build and strengthen financial acumen, and build creditability in financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear financial insights on business performance by analyzing results, identifying key drivers, and communicating actionable recommendations to support decision-making


• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders and accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, proper transaction recording, and alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes


• Support the development and ongoing management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational goals and evolving business conditions


• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities related to headcount, operating costs, and expenses


• Contribute to monthly and periodic financial reviews, ensuring stakeholders understand performance results and underlying drivers


• Liaise with business teams and accounting department ensuring transactions are appropriately accounted for in the financials


• Assist in the preparation, validation, and execution of standard cost processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in cost data


• Maintain, and enhance financial reporting tools, dashboards, and models to improve data visibility, usability, and decision support


• With oversight, perform ad hoc financial analysis to address business questions, evaluate opportunities, and support strategic initiatives


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance data quality, and proactively adapt to changing operational needs


• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and internal controls, maintaining a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and reliability


• Actively support our mission, vision and core values and demonstrates Cirrus' Service Essentials.


• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned


• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, finance related data analytics or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficiency and expertise in Excel (pivot tables, charts, advanced formulas, data imports, management of large data sets, etc.)


• Experience in using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)


• Exceptional problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to drive operational initiatives


• Excellent time management and organizational ability; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines


• Strong attention to detail


• Innate curiosity: Demonstrates ability to look deeper and tactfully ask probing questions to identify issues and create innovative solutions

• Ability to prepare comprehensive financial forecasts and appropriately represent financial information


• Working knowledge of accounting principles


• Experience in tool development a plus

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options


• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA


• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider


• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service


• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year


• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty


• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities


• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available


• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $57,370.74/Yr. - USD $86,056.11/Yr.