FP&A Analyst III

Safran Group; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran DSI’s Optronics unit in Bedford, NH, seeks an FP&A Analyst to drive forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial support. You’ll deliver monthly ROFOs, dashboards, and management reports, partnering with internal stakeholders and our external parent company to ensure data alignment and timely insights.

The role requires 3+ years in FP&A or finance, with ERP experience and a solid accounting background.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a finance/FP&A role within an ITAR/compliance environment.
• Experience with large ERP systems and financial planning processes.
• Accounting background with strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience with DoD federal contractor environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly rolling forecasts (ROFO) and reporting for Orders, Revenue, Gross Margin, EBIT, Inventory, and Cash.
• Prepare and distribute forecast dashboards and var analyses; consolidate with external parent company.
• Manage annual budgeting and Medium Term Plan (4 years) with cross-functional input and data alignment.
• Support MBM meetings with senior leadership and develop concise, polished slide decks.
• Assist with pricing and cost‑savings initiatives and drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools.

Skills

Forecasting

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

OneStream

BI tools

Job description

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Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics ABOUT OUR MISSION:

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

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.

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).

Nearest Major Market: Manchester
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashua