Financial Analyst

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong Excel and financial modeling or data analytics skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships in a team environment.
  • Bias for action and proactivity.
  • Intellectual curiosity and learning agility.
  • Motivation for continuous improvements and problem-solving.
  • Attention to detail for accurate reporting and forecasting.
  • Knowledge of government accounting and GAAP preferred, along with aerospace and defense experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in communicating financial performance and targets across the organization.
  • Investigate and analyze variances against forecasts and plans.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis for strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with various functional managers to develop forecasts and budgets.
  • Apply RBS principles for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities.
  • Effectively communicate data-driven recommendations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement in high-impact aerospace and defense projects.
  • Collaborative team environment focused on performance improvement.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a leader in providing energetic material solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Hollister, CA team. PacSci EMC plays a critical role in delivering mission-critical technologies that support both commercial and defense programs worldwide. As part of our finance organization, this role partners directly with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, drive performance, and contribute to the success of high-impact aerospace and defense programs.

  • Assisting in the communication of the operating company’s financial performance, plan, and targets to various levels of the organization.

  • Investigating and analyzing monthly variances to the forecast, plan, prior period, and prior year as required.

  • Conducting ad-hoc analysis for strategic and operational initiatives.

  • Strong partnership with functional managers in accounting and finance, operations, supply chain, program management, pricing, and contracts to develop monthly forecasts and budgets.

  • Learning mindset and application of RBS (Ralliant Business System) for continuous improvements.

  • Bias for action to proactively identify risks and opportunities.

  • Effective communication of data driven recommendations to move the business forward

Qualifications:

  • Strong Excel and financial modeling or data analytics skills.

  • Ability to build strong relationships in a team environment.

  • Bias for action.

  • Intellectual curiosity and learning agility.

  • Motivation for continuous improvements.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in business results reporting, forecasting, and planning.

  • Government accounting and GAAP knowledge preferred.

  • Prior Aerospace and Defense experience a plus

  • U.S. Citizenship required per ITAR regulations.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field.

  • 3 - 5 years of FP&A or financial analyst experience.

Key Competencies

  • Willingness to Dig In: Proactive and ready to engage deeply with financial data, programs, and cross-functional challenges.

  • Tolerance of Ambiguity: Ability to work effectively when situations are not clearly defined.

  • Prior FP&A Experience: Previous financial planning and analysis experience is required.

  • Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, ideally with SQL and Power BI, or strong systems aptitude.

  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in reporting, forecasting, and planning.

  • Accountability: Consistently meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.

  • Proactivity in Business Partnership: Taking initiative in communication with program teams, factory managers, and functional leaders.

Manufacturing Background Preferred: Understanding of factory operations and manufacturing processes is favored, but strong financial statement experience from other industries may be considered.

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