Financial Analyst

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Financial Analyst position is responsible for assisting with monthly financial forecast and reporting, supporting annual and long-range planning processes, aiding in the management of a cloud-based budgeting system, and assisting in various management presentation and ad hoc projects.

Location: Thomasville, GA – onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Consolidates site forecast of Sales/Operating Profit/EBITDA
• Supports month-end reporting process
• Prepares monthly financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management
• Tracks and analyzes site financial and operational performance
• Analyzes corporate spending against budget
• Supports annual and long-range planning activities
• Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives
• Provides ad hoc financial analysis
• Performs financial analysis of operational and company key metrics
• Investigates deviations between Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgets, and/or other major estimates and actual results
• Assists with monthly consolidation and executive financial package
• Ensures timely submittal of reporting and analytical requirements
• Assists in the budget & reforecast process
• Participates in projects to drive and enhance business compliance, simplification and standardization
• Assists in month-end and quarter-end closing, and partners with the Site Controllers on analysis of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Supplemental data to ensure the financial statements are accurate
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics
• At least 2 years of finance experience, with knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and financial modeling
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work autonomously and to leverage on relationships; and to influence to drive decisions and behaviors
• Ability to build effective relationships across business and functions in a matrix organization
• Proven financial skills in planning, forecasting, and analysis; understand complex financial transactions
• Excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation
• Resilience to pressure and be flexible to adapt to changing work scope
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and modeling skills at macro level is required along with PowerPoint presentations & other Microsoft tools
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills
• Experience with Hyperion Planning program
• Experience with Syteline, Epicor, Visual Mfg. ERPs
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge
• Aerospace/manufacturing experience

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.