Strategic Project Finance Analyst - Aerospace Tooling

Ascent Aerospace; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and decision support for tooling and manufacturing projects from quotes through kickoff. You will partner with Estimating, Sales, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Finance to ensure accurate estimates, market-competitive pricing, and healthy cash flow.

The role emphasizes reviewing estimates, evaluating cost and margin, and identifying risks to maintain profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or similar field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, project accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or construction accounting/finance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with both financial and operational teams.
• High attention to detail and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support informed pricing decisions during quoting.
• Review project estimates for financial accuracy and completeness including costs.
• Analyze costs, selling price, gross margin, and profitability to meet objectives.
• Identify and quantify risks in estimates and incorporate contingencies.
• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and ad-hoc analyses for pricing and scope changes.
• Support handoff from quote to kickoff with clear pricing, costs, and cash-flow expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in the quote-to-kickoff process and cross-functional decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Export control

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

Job description

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and decision support for tooling and manufacturing projects from quotes through kickoff. You will partner with Estimating, Sales, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Finance to ensure accurate estimates, market-competitive pricing, and healthy cash flow.

The role emphasizes reviewing estimates, evaluating cost and margin, and identifying risks to maintain profitability.