AAR Corp

Finance Analyst

AAR Corp · Wood Dale, Illinois, United States

Airlines and Aviation · 5,001-10,000 employees

8 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Finance Analyst develops and implements complex financial concepts for planning and control while preparing monthly charts and ad-hoc reports for senior management. They also facilitate data collection from profit centers and support divisional accounting staff.

What they look for

Financial modeling Financial analysis Data collection Excel Access PowerPoint Hyperion Reporting Communication Organization Analytical skills Problem solving Accounting Financial planning

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and database management is preferred, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Full description

SUMMARY%0ADevelops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control.%0A%0AESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES%0A- Analyze historical financial metrics, and facilitate future financial modeling.%0A- Prepare various monthly charts and analyses including Key Program Metrics, Administrative Performance Metrics, etc.%0A- Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis for Senior Management as requested using Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Hyperion.%0A- Support for data collection from profit centers and key programs as needed.%0A- Special projects as assigned or directed, such as Program Management Reviews, ad hoc management presentations, Board presentations, etc.%0A- Maintain good working relationships with divisional accounting and Corporate staff, providing support as needed.%0A- All other duties as assigned.%0A%0ACORE COMPETENCIES%0A- Commitment to company values and ethics.%0A- Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.%0A- Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.%0A- Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. Must be able to prepare presentations that effectively and succinctly communicate objectives.%0A- Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.%0A- Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.%0A- Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.%0A

QUALIFICATIONS%0ATo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.%0A %0AEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE%0A- Required: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; %0A- Preferred: Excel, PowerPoint, and data base power user a plus.%0A%0APHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT %0AThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.%0AWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.%0A%0A%0A%0AName..................................................................................%0A%0A%0A%0ASignature............................................................................%0A%0A%0A%0ADate...................................................................................%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A