Senior Finance Manager - Aerospace Programs & Controls

AeroVironment; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and controls for multiple programs from proposal through delivery. The role emphasizes strategic and operational finance, including forecasts, reporting, and compliance with policies and government regulations.

The candidate will drive monthly variance analysis, support audits, and guide budget development while ensuring proper profit margins and cost control across contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in relevant disciplines plus minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in costing and pricing of complex development programs
• Working knowledge of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications
• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)
• Must be able to effectively work with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results
• Cradle to Grave - Financial Management experience managing a program from proposal through delivery and payment
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense environments

Responsibilities

• Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of monthly financial information in support of reviews by Senior Management
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations
• Monitor and ensure implementation of financial policies (including but not limited to: Revenue Recognition, Timekeeping, Cost, Inventory, Estimating System compliance, etc)
• Provide day-to-day financial direction to the business area
• Supports internal and external audits. Continually review and challenge program
• Estimates at Complete (EAC), ensuring appropriate profit margins are recognized
• Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity
• Oversees program cost control activities; Understand and participate in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost/schedule control system
• Oversees the preparation of budgets and schedules for specific programs and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Supports Indirect Department Budgeting for the assigned departments including utilization reviews and detailed variance analysis
• Supports Proposal activity for new captures including negotiations while working with home office proposal / costing team to develop compliant price / cost volumes
• Assists in the development of detailed integrated master Program Schedules for on-contract, internal research and development & new captures
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Acts as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

ERP/SCM/CRM software

Aerospace and Defense experience

Costing and pricing

Cradle to Grave Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Cobra

MS Project

Oracle EBS

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and controls for multiple programs from proposal through delivery. The role emphasizes strategic and operational finance, including forecasts, reporting, and compliance with policies and government regulations.

The candidate will drive monthly variance analysis, support audits, and guide budget development while ensuring proper profit margins and cost control across contracts.