Financial Analyst III

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst III to develop and maintain financial plans for multiple products and business areas.

You will support revenue tracking, forecasting accuracy and financial execution by partnering with Program Management, Planning, Operations and Finance teams. The role requires 5–8 years of experience in program finance or FP&A, advanced Excel skills, and ERP/Oracle knowledge; you will ensure compliance with government procurement regulations in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in program finance, FP&A, or operations finance.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, or reporting in a program context.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and working with large datasets and complex models.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and enterprise data environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports execution of program financial plans and forecasts across multiple products and business areas.
• Acts as liaison between Finance, Planning, Operations and Program Management to ensure cross-team alignment.
• Monitors progress of program requirements and analyzes cost and revenue performance against plan.
• Performs accrual-related analysis by tracking inventory, WIP, and movements affecting financial reporting.
• Prepares financial analyses and reporting for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
• Conducts complex analyses (variance, risk, profit/loss) and produces non-routine reports.
• Identifies process improvements across reporting, tracking tools, and data flows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

Data analysis

Financial forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Large dataset handling

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst III is responsible for the development and maintenance of program financial plans in support of multiple products and business areas. This role also supports revenue tracking, forecasting accuracy, and financial execution by partnering closely with Program Management, Planning, Operations, and Finance teams. The position operates in a dynamic environment, ensuring alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports execution of program financial plans and forecasts by partnering with Program Finance, Planning, Operations, and Subcontracts to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes
• Acts as a liaison between Finance, Planning, Operations, and Program Management to ensure alignment across teams
• Monitors progress of program requirements
• Tracks and analyzes cost and revenue performance against plan, identifying key drivers and variances
• Supports accrual-related analysis by tracking inventory, WIP, and operational movements that impact financial reporting
• Prepares financial analysis and reporting to support internal stakeholders and leadership visibility
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations
• Conducts complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.)
• Performs non-routine analysis and prepares non-routine financial reports
• Identifies and drives process improvements across reporting, tracking tools, and data flows to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, or reporting in a program finance, operations finance, or FP&A environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with large datasets and complex models
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise data environments (e.g., Oracle)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience in project controls and/or financial planning in a government contracting environment is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and operational or transactional data and understanding financial impacts of business activities preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively across Finance, Planning, and Operations teams
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where priorities may shift and processes may evolve
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary

$89,000 - $135,750

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.