Strategic Finance Manager, Hardware Programs

AV; Princeton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment in California seeks a Program Finance Manager (Hardware Programs) to lead strategic and operational finance for hardware programs. You will partner with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Finance to evaluate profitability, manage budgets, analyze costs, and guide decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial analytics with an understanding of hardware manufacturing economics, inventory, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent.
• 10+ years in relevant disciplines with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with costing and pricing of complex manufactured products and development contracts.
• Experience with Government Cost Accounting principles and FAR.
• Familiarity with ASC-606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting for hardware product lines.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government regulations; guides cost controls.
• Supports audits; challenges EACs; analyzes profitability, growth, and productivity.
• Oversees program cost controls, budgets, schedules, and financial analyses.
• Supports indirect budgeting, proposal activity, and integrated master program schedules.
• Collaborates with Cost Accounting, Supply Chain, and vendors to assess cost variances.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial systems

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Hyperion

Oracle EBS

ProPricer

MS Project

Job description

AeroVironment in California seeks a Program Finance Manager (Hardware Programs) to lead strategic and operational finance for hardware programs. You will partner with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Finance to evaluate profitability, manage budgets, analyze costs, and guide decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial analytics with an understanding of hardware manufacturing economics, inventory, and