Program Finance Analyst II

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida is searching for a Program Financial Analyst tasked with ensuring financial execution of aerospace programs. This role involves collaborating with program management for financial integrity and decision-making support, alongside leading financial processes for budgeting and invoicing.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in Aerospace. Effective communication and analytical skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in Aerospace.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and thrive in diverse environments.
• Experience with financial forecasts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support financial execution of Cost-Plus and Firm-Fixed-Price programs.
• Lead program financial processes including bids and invoicing.
• Prepare weekly/monthly program financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

LN ERP System

Job description

The Program Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial execution of a Cost‑Plus and Firm‑Fixed‑Price program by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis. This role partners closely with program management and cross‑functional teams to drive program performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic decision‑making. The analyst plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with financial policies, optimizing program profitability, and identifying risks and opportunities, while ensuring seamless integration between financial systems and intercompany operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Work to achieve program operational targets to impact overall product line results
• Communicate with program management and cross‑functional teammates to explain and interpret information
• Support development and maintenance of PIMCO (Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company) program and budget
• Lead program financial processes including bids/proposal preparation, program billing/invoicing, and financial forecasting
• Ensure inventory transactional integrity between Piper core business and PIMCO
• Proactively scrutinize cost/hours charged to the program to ensure performance in line with gross margin expectations. Ensure appropriate revenue recognition is in line with budget each month
• Prepare weekly/monthly program financial reports
• Analyze program cost and billing details
• Advise program management and cross‑functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and best practices adoption
• Own the team’s execution of program finance deliverables including design and implementation of ERP program system management, financial forecasting, risk identification, and process improvement objectives
• Properly apply intercompany markup between Piper core business and PIMCO
• Utilize proficiency with financial ERP system as well as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience, preferably in Aerospace or General Aviation
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in a diversified environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail with ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities
• Experience with creating financial forecasts
• Specific experience with LN ERP System

Physical Demands

• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex financial data and support decision‑making
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Exercise independent judgment to identify financial risks, variances, and opportunities for program performance improvement
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems to analyze data, build models, and generate accurate reports
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to program management and cross‑functional teams
• Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• Employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
• Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values.
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communicates Effectively

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on‑time with deliverables.
• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results – even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job‑related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non‑immigrant visa, such as L‑1A, L‑1B, H‑1B, O‑1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.