Financial Planning Analyst III

Company: MD Helicopters, Inc.
Location: Mesa
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY Monitor and report program spending monthly and investigate significant variances.--Represent the finance function and provide guidance to program management and senior leadership. Responsible for full understanding and management of Direct Labor issues. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Monitor program spending on a monthly basis and investigate significant variances.* Compile and analyze program financial information and present in a format to meet the requirements of internal and external customers.* Support DCAA direct labor and indirect rate audits, and incurred cost claims.* Develop integrated financial models for revenue, margins and costs as well as the cash impact to the business, * Inform program managers of their spending against established budgets and availability of funds.* Provide business guidance to the program management team and escalate issues as appropriate.* Accumulate weekly and monthly financial metrics to monitor program performance.* Manage the labor distribution process* Establish and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accurate cost allocation by program* Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports for the leadership team.* Gain an understanding of general accounting functions (Payroll, AP, AR) and assist in these areas in the event of critical business needs at the direction of the Controller* Other duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES NoneSKILLS AND ABILITIES* Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly grasp complex business situations.* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with an ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.* Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively build internal skills.* Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.* ERP system experience; knowledge of JD Edwards preferred.* Experience in adhering to established deadlines.* The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate is required.* The ability to meet multiple, tight deadlines.* Regular attendance at the worksite.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience, required* 5-8 years hands-on experience in finance or accounting in a manufacturing or construction environment.* Government contracting experience preferred, but not required.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.--Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.This document does not create an employment contracts, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS NoneWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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.* Work performed in an office and factory settings. * Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes. * Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs. * Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.--All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.--To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.--The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.MD Helicopters, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

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