Program Finance Analyst II

Position Summary

The Program Financial Analyst supports the financial execution of a Cost-Plus and Firm-Fixed-Price program by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis. This role partners closely with program management and cross-functional teams to drive program performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to achieve program operational targets to impact overall product line results
• Communicate with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information
• Support development and maintenance of PIMCO (Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company) program and budget
• Lead program financial processes including bids/proposal preparation, program billing/invoicing, and financial forecasting
• Ensure inventory transactional integrity between Piper core business and PIMCO
• Proactively scrutinize cost/hours charged to the program to ensure performance in line with gross margin expectations. Ensure appropriate revenue recognition are in line with budget each month
• Prepare weekly/monthly program financial reports
• Analyze program cost and billing details
• Advise program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices
• Ultimate ownership of the team’s execution of program finance deliverables including design and implementing ERP program system management, financial forecasting, identifying risk and opportunities, and process improvement objectives
• Properly apply intercompany markup between Piper core business and PIMCO
• Utilize proficiency with financial ERP system as well as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience preferably in Aerospace or General Aviation

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in a diversified environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail with ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities
• Experience with creating financial forecasts
• Specific experience with LN ERP System

Physical Demands

• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex financial data and support decision-making
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Exercise independent judgment to identify financial risks, variances, and opportunities for program performance improvement
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems to analyze data, build models, and generate accurate reports
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to program management and cross-functional teams
• Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Operational Excellence

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs

Quality Assurance

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices
• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures

Communication

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables

Optimizes Work Processes

• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Attention to Detail

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks

Drives Results

• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances

Teamwork

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results