Strategic FP&A Analyst: Budgeting & Forecasting

Elbit America, Inc. in; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit America is seeking an FP&A professional in Fort Worth to lead reporting, budgeting, and functional budget monitoring for Twenty Six Defense. This role drives the annual operating plan, forecasts results, and collaborates with leadership on strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of FP&A experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills in a defense environment. MBA is a plus; on-site work in Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–10 years of functional experience; MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and its application.
• Super-user level in Excel.
• Familiarity with Aerospace and Defense environment.
• Experience in FP&A, government compliance, overhead and rates is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, report, forecast and communicate quarterly/monthly financial results including P&L and balance sheet.
• Orchestrate the Annual Operating Plan development process.
• Ensure reliability and timeliness of financial forecasting.
• Support process improvement, documentation, and automation initiatives.
• Create and monitor allocation pools and operating expenses.
• Lead headcount planning and forecasting.
• Present results to C-suite and executive leadership.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for underperforming departments.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely financials.
• Partner with leadership to support value-based decision making.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Excel expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Elbit America is seeking an FP&A professional in Fort Worth to lead reporting, budgeting, and functional budget monitoring for Twenty Six Defense. This role drives the annual operating plan, forecasts results, and collaborates with leadership on strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of FP&A experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills in a defense environment. MBA is a plus; on-site work in Fort Worth, TX.