Sr. Principal Financial Analyst

Sr. Principal Financial Analyst
Requisition ID:
Category: Program Business Management
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Summary:
Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
We are seeking a passionate Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join our program management team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to our internal and external stakeholders. If you are a detail-oriented financial expert with a strong passion for the aerospace industry, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of innovation and exploration. This position reports to the Director of Programs
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze and monitor costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, summarizing key findings and trends.
• Variance Analysis: Investigate and explain variances between actual and budgeted/forecasted financial results.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making by providing financial analysis and insights.
• Risk Management: Assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ad hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required.
• Accurate and timely financial reports and analyses.
• Budgets, forecasts, and financial models that guide decision-making.
• Identification of cost-saving opportunities and recommendations for improvement.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Clear and insightful variance analysis reports.
• Mitigation strategies for identified financial risks.
• Supporting AOP, LRSP and award plan deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial software (e.g., ERP systems).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passion for the aerospace industry and a commitment to our company's mission.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with earned value management reporting (EVMS)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, Experience working in an SAP environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily
• Must be able to read and understand SDS