Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a leader in providing energetic material solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Sr. 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 deviations to program budgets and performing program reviews
- 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 program budgets and monitor the progress of programs.
- 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.
- 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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