Senior FP&A Analyst: Aerospace Ops & Program Finance

AAR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AAR is seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to provide analytical support for the Aircraft Reconfiguration Technologies business.

You will report to the Controller and partner with operations and functional leaders to drive performance through rigorous analysis, forecasting, and margin management in a hands-on, data‑driven role. You will build and maintain detailed financial models, support budgets and long‑range plans, perform variance analyses, collaborate with program management,

Qualifications

• Degree from a four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of FP&A or finance business partnering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations; aerospace or MRO is a plus.
• Strong initiative and ownership mindset.
• Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models capturing program financials, key business drivers, performance metrics, and risk factors.
• Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range financial plans.
• Perform in‑depth variance analyses (actual vs. forecast/budget), highlighting trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Partner with program management, engineering, operations, and supply chain to analyze program performance.
• Utilize actual data from ERP system with forecast data to model, track, and report programs' financials against budgets.
• Drive initiatives to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to program management, operations, supply chain, and engineering.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to identify opportunities for cost reduction, working capital improvement, and cash optimization.
• Support ad hoc analysis, special projects, and executive presentations as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Job description

AAR is seeking an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to provide analytical support for the Aircraft Reconfiguration Technologies business.

You will report to the Controller and partner with operations and functional leaders to drive performance through rigorous analysis, forecasting, and margin management in a hands-on, data‑driven role. You will build and maintain detailed financial models, support budgets and long‑range plans, perform variance analyses, collaborate with program management,