Strategic Financial Analyst – Planning & Forecasting

Cubic Corporation

United States

Remote

USD 99,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cubic Defence in the United States is seeking a Financial Analysis Specialist to strengthen FP&A, forecasting, and reporting across defense programs. You will partner with program teams and executives to deliver actionable financial insights, drive performance metrics, and support strategic planning in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

You will analyze cost drivers, prepare variance analyses, and contribute to budgeting, annual plans, and long-range projections.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a 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.
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.
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees, management, executive leadership, and internal and external auditors.
Experience supporting private equity-owned organizations, strategic finance initiatives, capital investment analyses, mergers and acquisitions activities, or other value-creation initiatives is a plus.
Knowledge of foreign currency translation and multinational financial reporting concepts is preferred.
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) processes, indirect rate management, and program performance reporting is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial statements, identify trends, and provide actionable business insights.
Strong organizational and project management skills with a commitment to maintaining accurate, accessible, and auditable financial documentation.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment.
Exhibits strong business acumen, a continuous improvement mindset, and a commitment to operational excellence and customer service.
Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal integrity.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain key financial metrics, dashboards and KPI reporting.
Support annual operating plans, quarterly outlooks, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.
Prepare monthly financial results, consolidation, and variance analysis for management.
Coordinate budgeting process and budget-to-actual reporting.
Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting for executive decision-making.
Facilitate financial performance reviews with business leadership, communicating risks and recommendations.
Perform detailed analyses to evaluate cost drivers, profitability trends, and opportunities across programs.
Support financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business-case evaluations for strategic initiatives.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting packages for executives and stakeholders.
Conduct financial evaluations related to acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and other strategic projects.
Collaborate with finance, accounting, program management, contracts, and operations to ensure financial integrity.