Strategic Finance Manager: Analysis & Reporting

AeroVironment, Inc.; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead financial planning and analysis for the IOS Business Unit. You will partner with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations to align financials with strategic goals and drive performance.

The role involves leading a team of analysts, preparing cost and CDRL reporting, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting packages for IOS divisions. A US security clearance consideration is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; 6–8 years project control experience or a Master’s with 4+ years.
• Experience managing a team of employees.
• Strong working knowledge of federal contracting concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts.
• Serve as a finance business partner to Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations.
• Monitor headcount, FTEs and spending to ensure budgets are met.
• Support month-end close and monthly financial reporting packages for IOS divisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Federal contracting concepts

Advanced Excel

MPO experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Unanet ERP

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to lead financial planning and analysis for the IOS Business Unit. You will partner with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations to align financials with strategic goals and drive performance.

The role involves leading a team of analysts, preparing cost and CDRL reporting, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting packages for IOS divisions. A US security clearance consideration is noted.