Financial Planning Analyst III

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst III to enhance financial strategies and reporting systems. This role requires expertise in financial modeling and analysis, as well as the ability to coordinate budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance with advanced skills in Excel and financial reporting tools. You will collaborate with business leaders to drive strategic planning and operational adjustments, ensuring financial performance aligns with organizational goals. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills will directly impact business success and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Finance and Accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in financial analysis in a public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budget process and long-range financial projections.
• Prepare financial reports and monitor progress against budget.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

MS Office

D365

COGNOS

Financial Accounting Principles

Attention to Detail

Government Contracting Regulations

Numerical Calculations

Verbal and Written Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

D365

COGNOS

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Planning Analyst III performs research and analysis to evaluate and forecast business performance and coordinates budgeting and financial strategies for Chemring Sensors & Electronic Systems, Inc. (CSES). Develops financial modeling and analysis reports to measure and forecast the impact of various business decisions. Develops reporting tools to emphasize performance improvement and quality management information to key stakeholders. Will work to improve scalable reporting systems and processes, analytical tools, and key performance metrics. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance for CSES.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform specific tasks related to financial planning and analysis function with an emphasis on providing accurate, relevant and timely financial analysis.
• Coordinates annual organizational budget process and long-range financial projections in support of the business’s strategic planning processes. Using established financial targets, provide input into the development of operational targets; monitor financial performance and recommend and facilitate operational adjustments to ensure satisfactory outcomes for the organization.
• Monitor financial progress against budget monthly including forecasting and reporting to Director within strict deadlines.
• Prepare for review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Maintain awareness of the company's performance in context of external and internal benchmarks for all tracked KPIs. Provide data and trends of organizational performance that progress the understanding of the business.
• Work directly with various business and functional leaders to educate and support them in developing their strategic plans, budgets and forecasts. Research and investigate financial and operational performance variances at a program level and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist leaders in assessing the financial feasibility and impact of proposed programs, activities and organizational investments by building financial models.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks related to reviews of management practices and policies; recommend changes to enhance operating efficiencies.
• All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance
• MBA

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of relevant Finance and Accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in reporting and financial analysis of increasing complexity in a public company with a monthly actual and forecast reporting cadence, preferably in a manufacturing or product environment.
• Government accounting experience is strongly preferred.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced/Expert level use of MS Excel and MS Office.
• Work experience on D365 and COGNOS is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of cost and financial accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Acute attention to detail, accuracy and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
• Knowledge of internal control systems and procedures.
• Understanding of government contracting regulations.
• Proven acumen in performing complex numerical calculations.
• Self-starter with a high sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
• Highly skilled in preparation of complex management reports on a timely basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CSES maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.