FP&A Analyst III
About Our Mission
Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc. Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.
Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel. We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers, supporting and enriching our community through engagement, including giving back to our troops, veterans, and their families, investing in next-generation innovators through STEM education, and higher education initiatives.
About the Role
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will be an integral member of the Finance team, developing clear, accurate, and timely financial information to optimize decision-making. This position will also provide financial consulting and strategic support to management, including preparation of financial presentations, business plans, and proposal development. This role acts as one of the key analytical and forecasting experts of the company to provide insight and support.
Responsibilities
- Dedicated resource for monthly rolling forecasts (ROFO) and reporting, including Orders, Revenue, Gross Margin, EBIT, Inventory, and Cash.
- Prepare and distribute monthly rolling forecast dashboard, including P&L budget and forecast variance analysis, inventory analysis, and identifying key risks and opportunities for the period.
- Load data package monthly for consolidation with external parent company.
- Drive monthly shipments meeting with internal stakeholders in line with revenue projections.
- Prepare and distribute Medium Term Plan (4 years), working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parent company on data alignment and assumptions. Final submission includes full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Drive monthly Management Business Management (MBM) meeting inputs and present comprehensive business dashboard to Senior Leadership, highlighting key risks and action items to help facilitate decision-making.
- Support annual budgeting exercise, coordinating data gathering from internal departments on budget data and financial statement modeling.
- Support executive dashboard preparation with concise and polished slide decks.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts on Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, and Modeling tools.
- Assist with pricing and cost savings initiatives.
- Field ad-hoc reporting and analysis and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3 or more years’ experience in a similar field.
- Work in an ITAR compliant environment.
- Experience with large ERP systems.
- Accounting background.
- Experience working for a DoD federal contractor.
- Ability to influence, motivate, and drive to deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.
- Ability to present data clearly and confidently to Senior Leadership.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written skills.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident.
Qualifications
- Knowledge in FAR and CAS.
- Defense industry experience.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
- Business Intelligence experience.
- Onestream experience.
- SAP experience.
Infrequent travel may be required.