Strategic Finance Manager – Analysis & Reporting

AV

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 163,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AV is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead the Finance team supporting Directed Energy programs. You will drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting, partnering with Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering and Operations to align financial and strategic goals.

The role requires 5–7 years in program finance, strong leadership, and expertise with ERP/EPM systems (Hyperion/Oracle).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field OR 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree.
5–7 years of progressive experience in program finance, financial analysis, or related finance roles.
Experience managing a team of employees.
Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Hyperion, Oracle preferred
Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel preferred)
Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing or government contracting environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts.
Perform financial analysis, research, budgets and forecasts in support of business planning.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations.
Serve as a key finance business partner to Program Managers, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations, ensuring financial alignment with strategic and operational goals.
Prepares and communicates variances to management.
Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports.
Assists with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met.
Supports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages.
Manage, mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.
Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis.
Other duties as assigned.