Financial Planning Analyst

Votaw; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivace International Corporation is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across aerospace and defense programs. You will build financial models, analyze drivers, and provide timely insights to leadership.

The role reports to the VP Finance and involves cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Program teams to drive data-driven decisions in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, planning, and scenario analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts with consolidated inputs and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports, highlighting variances and key drivers.
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins, and working capital to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Program teams to collect data and insights.
• Support 13-week cash flow forecasting and capital expenditure analysis.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and continuous FP&A process improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Description

Company Background and Summary

Vivace International provides engineering and manufacturing solutions for aerospace, space, and defense programs. The company specializes in spacecraft and launch-vehicle structures, pressure vessels and propellant systems, hypersonic technologies, systems engineering, and advanced flight hardware. Engineers support projects throughout the product lifecycle, from design and analysis through manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis across the organization. Reporting to the VP Finance, this position will develop financial models, analyze financial and operational performance, and provide timely insights that support informed business decisions.

The FP&A Analyst will work closely with Finance and cross-functional business partners to support budgeting and forecasting activities, evaluate performance against plan, identify trends and business drivers, and improve the quality and consistency of financial information. This role is well suited for an individual who enjoys working with complex data, developing meaningful analysis, and translating financial information into actionable business insights.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain financial models supporting forecasting, budgeting, operational planning, scenario analysis, and other business requirements.
• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by preparing schedules, consolidating departmental inputs, validating assumptions, and analyzing changes against prior forecasts and operating plans.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses, identifying significant variances, underlying business drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare financial and operational reporting packages for review by Finance and company leadership, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
• Maintain and analyze key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) and provide analysis of trends and changes in business performance.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Program Management, and other functional teams to gather financial and operational data, understand business drivers, and support performance analysis.
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins, working capital, and other financial performance measures to identify trends and opportunities for improved business performance.
• Support the 13-week cash flow forecasting process by collecting data, analyzing assumptions, monitoring actual performance, and identifying changes that may affect projected cash flow.
• Perform pricing, profitability, break-even, sensitivity, and margin analyses to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial implications of customer contracts and program requirements, including the impact of contractual terms and business assumptions on revenue, costs, cash flow, forecasts, and profitability.
• Prepare forward-looking financial analyses and scenario models to evaluate potential changes in volume, pricing, cost, investment, or other business assumptions.
• Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI evaluations by preparing financial models, validating assumptions, and comparing projected and actual investment performance.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis in response to business needs and provide clear summaries of findings, trends, risks, and potential opportunities.
• Assist with continuous improvement of FP&A tools, reporting, models, and processes, including identifying opportunities to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects through data collection, financial modeling, analysis, and preparation of supporting materials.
• Support merger and acquisition activities as needed, including financial data collection, financial modeling, due diligence support, and analysis of potential financial impacts.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls supporting financial models, forecasts, reports, and other FP&A deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualification and Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical finance role.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with PowerPoint, ERP systems, and financial planning or reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends and business drivers, and develop meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders across the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Preferred:
• Experience in aerospace and defense, manufacturing, or a complex program/project-based environment.
• Experience with program, contract, or project-based financial analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work onsite, including hours outside of a normal working day, to meet critical deadlines.
• This position operates within a precision manufacturing environment supporting the production of mission-critical aerospace and defense components. Success requires a high sense of urgency, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations and customer delivery commitments.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Vivace International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.