FP&A Analyst III

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran DSI is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our Finance team. The role focuses on monthly rolling forecasts, dashboards, and strategic support for management, including preparation of financial presentations and business plans.

The ideal candidate will provide forecasting insights and participate in budgeting, pricing initiatives, and executive reporting. Based in Bedford, NH, the position requires experience with large ERP systems, strong accounting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A or similar experience.
• Experience in ITAR compliant environments.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Accounting background.
• Experience working for a DoD federal contractor.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present data to Senior Leadership.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated resource for monthly rolling forecasts (ROFO) and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute monthly rolling forecast dashboard with P&L budget/variance, inventory analysis, and risk/opportunity identification.
• Drive monthly shipments meetings aligned to revenue projections.
• Prepare and distribute the 4-year Medium Term Plan (MBM data with full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Drive MBM inputs and present a comprehensive business dashboard to Senior Leadership.
• Support annual budgeting exercises with cross-department data gathering and modeling.
• Support executive dashboard preparation with concise, polished slide decks.
• Lead continuous improvement on budgeting, forecasting, and modeling tools.
• Assist with pricing and cost savings initiatives.
• Field ad-hoc reporting and other duties as assigned.

Skills

3+ years experience

ITAR compliance

ERP systems

Accounting background

DoD contractor

Presentation to leadership

US Citizenship/PR

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Business Intelligence

Job description

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.

Position Profile

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will be an integral member of the Finance team, developing clear, accurate, and timely financial information to optimize decision making. This position will also provide financial consulting and strategic support to management including preparation of financial presentations, business plans, and proposal development. This role acts as one of the key analytical and forecasting experts of the company to provide insight and support.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated resource for monthly rolling forecasts (ROFO) and reporting. Monthly data set includes Orders, Revenue, Gross Margin, EBIT, Inventory, Cash.
• Prepare and distribute monthly rolling forecast dashboard. Key reporting items include P&L budget and forecast variance analysis, inventory analysis, and identifying key risks and opportunities for the period. Load data package monthly for consolidation with external parent company.
• Drive monthly shipments meeting with internal stakeholders in line with revenue projections.
• Prepare and distribute Medium Term Plan (4 years), working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parent company on data alignment and assumptions. Final submission includes full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Drive monthly Management Business Management (MBM) meeting inputs and present comprehensive business dashboard to Senior Leadership, highlighting key risks and action items to help facilitate decision-making.
• Support annual budgeting exercise. Coordinate data gathering from internal departments on budget data and financial statement modeling.
• Support executive dashboard preparation with concise and polished slide decks.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts on Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, and Modeling tools.
• Assist with pricing & cost savings initiatives.
• Field ad-hoc reporting & analysis and other duties assigned.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 3 or more years’ experience in a similar field.
• Work in an ITAR compliant environment.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Accounting background.
• Experience working for a DoD federal contractor.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and drive to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.
• Ability to present data clearly and confidently to Senior Leadership.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written skills.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Knowledge in FAR and CAS.
• Defense industry experience.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Business Intelligence experience.
• Onestream experience.
• SAP experience.

TRAVEL:

Infrequent travel may be require

Eeo Statement & Accessibility

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
• EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).