Strategic Finance Analyst for Defense Programs

Cubic Corporation

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 111,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Cubic Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a senior Financial Analysis Specialist to support planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost analysis across defense programs and product lines. You will partner with leaders, deliver KPI dashboards, and drive improvements in financial processes in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The role requires 6+ years in FP&A, strong Excel and ERP skills, and experience with SAP, Tableau, Anaplan, or Alteryx.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cost accounting, or a related finance function within a complex business environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis activities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP-based financial systems required; experience with SAP or comparable enterprise financial systems strongly preferred.
Experience with business intelligence, planning, and analytics tools such as Tableau, Anaplan, Alteryx, or similar platforms is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support financial performance management and business operations through the development, maintenance, and enhancement of key financial and operational performance metrics, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support annual operating plans, quarterly outlooks, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.
Lead the preparation, consolidation, and reconciliation of monthly financial results, providing meaningful variance analysis and actionable recommendations to management.
Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process, including budget development, performance tracking, and budget-to-actual reporting.
Develop and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
Facilitate financial performance reviews with business leadership, communicating key financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommended corrective actions.
Perform detailed financial analyses to evaluate operating performance, cost drivers, profitability trends, and business opportunities across programs and product lines.
Support strategic business initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, investment evaluations, and business case development.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, presentations, and reporting packages for executive leadership, corporate finance, and other key stakeholders.
Conduct financial evaluations and due diligence activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and other strategic projects as required.
Collaborate with finance, accounting, program management, contracts, and operational teams to ensure financial integrity, compliance with corporate policies, and alignment with reporting requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing financial processes, controls, reporting efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and overall business performance.