Financial Analyst IV

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Employee referral program

Tricare/retiree benefits

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a senior FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis across the organization. The role partners with site leadership to drive value-based decision making and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of FP&A experience, GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills, with exposure to aerospace/defense environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–10 years functional FP&A experience; MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and its application; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for budgeting, forecasting and communication of quarterly/monthly financial results.
• Lead Annual Operating Plan development and allocation of operating expenses.
• Own reliability and accuracy of financial forecasting and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support process improvement, documentation and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely, accurate financials.
• Partner with site leadership to drive value-based decision making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Job Summary

This position is responsible for reporting and the creation and monitoring of functional budgets of Twenty Six Defense.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Accountable for analysis, reporting, forecasting and communication of quarterly/monthly financial results: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Human Cost and Other Expenses. This involves budgets, estimates, strategic plans and monthly/quarterly comparative analysis


• Orchestrate the budget (Annual Operating Plan) development process


• Own the reliability, timeliness and accuracy of financial forecasting


• Support special projects, primarily in the area of process improvement, documentation, and automation


• Create and monitor allocation pools and operating expenses across Elbit America


• Develop risk mitigation plans for red performing departments and assist them in return to green activities


• Present and report financial results to various C suite and executive leadership team


• Headcount planning and forecasting


• Assist in the development strategic and operational objectives


• Prepare and coordinate ad hoc financial analysis, particularly in the area of process improvement


• Establish, monitor and communicate performance metrics in support of initiatives


• Frequent coordination with accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financials


• Become a trusted business partner to corporate and site leadership through advice and counsel supporting value based decision making


• Ability to work in closeknit team

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field


• 5-10 years functional experience, MBA Preferred


• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application.


• Super-user level in working with Excel.


• Familiarity with Aerospace and Defense environment


• Experience in the following areas is considered as desirable:


• FP&A


• Government compliance


• Overhead and Rates

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to analyze problems & provide innovative solutions.


• Excellent communications skills.


• Ability to work in a closeknit group

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off


• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future


• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts


• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available


• Flexible Vacation & PTO


• Paid Parental Leave


• Generous Employee Referral Program


• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more


• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.