Senior Financial Analyst

StevenDouglas; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing finance organization in the aerospace sector. You will work closely with senior leadership on financial planning, analysis, reporting and decision support, bringing 2–5 years of FP&A experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment.

The role will involve building financial models, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans, with exposure to acquisitions, capital investments and KPI-based analysis.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive financial analysis / FP&A experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, industrial, or inventory-driven businesses strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain financial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with accounting, operations, supply chain, and business leaders to support decision-making.
• Analyze inventory, gross margin, pricing, COGS, working capital, and operational KPIs.
• Prepare monthly management reporting and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Assist with financial analysis related to acquisitions, capital investments, and growth initiatives.
• Build and improve reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Our client is a highly reputable, private equity-backed aerospace company experiencing significant growth through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company provides mission-critical products and supply chain solutions to customers across the aerospace and defense industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing finance organization and work closely with senior leadership on financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision support. The ideal candidate will bring 2–5 years of experience and a background in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or another operationally complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with accounting, operations, supply chain, and business leaders to support decision-making.
• Analyze inventory, gross margin, pricing, COGS, working capital, and operational KPIs.
• Prepare monthly management reporting and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Assist with financial analysis related to acquisitions, capital investments, and growth initiatives.
• Build and improve reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive financial analysis / FP&A experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, industrial, or inventory-driven businesses strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain financial models.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting and operational teams.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is a plus.

Why This Opportunity

• Join a high-growth, PE-backed aerospace and defense company.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance and business leadership.
• Exposure to FP&A, operations, inventory, M&A, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a growing organization.
• High-visibility role with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the business.