Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary We are seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to join our Finance team supporting the Intelligence and Operations Solutions (IOS) Business Unit. This role will lead financial planning and analysis efforts, providing strategic insight, driving financial performance, and ensuring alignment between program execution and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, leadership capability, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels. Position Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts Perform financial analysis, research, budgets and forecasts in support of business planning Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations. Serve as a key finance business partner to Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations, ensuring financial alignment with strategic and operational goals. Prepares and communicates variances to management. Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports. Assists with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met. Supports the month end close and help prepare monthly financial reporting packages for IOS divisions. Manage, mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment. Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis. Review and understand contract terms and conditions (multiple contract types to include T&M, FFP, FFP LOE, CPFF, & CPAF) to ensure compliance to financial clauses and deliverable deadlines. Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of billable projects in the accounting system (Unanet ERP). Prepare required cost and CDRL reporting (e.g. spend plan, 75% cost incurred status reports, MSRs, etc.). Prepare and maintain budgets/forecast models to meet project and AOP requirements. Identify and track program risks/opportunities. Track subcontract cost & schedule status, material receipts, and open commitments. Identify and process advanced spending/at-risk approvals as needed. Work with Accounts Receivables to ensure accurate and timely billing, unbilled, and aging. Interact with customer and AV stakeholders as needed. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and minimum of six to eight (6-8) years of related project control experience; or Master’s degree and minimum of four (4) years of project control experience. Experience managing a team of employees Strong working knowledge of federal contracting concepts, practices, and procedures as related to Accounting and Finance Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, positive personality, able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required (Index & Match, Pivot tables, Nested IF Statements, V-Lookups, Sumifs, etc.) Experience with Unanet Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with others or independently Customer-centric mindset, ability to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution using determined actions Able to function in a dynamic and challenging environment Able to communicate with all levels of management and prepare presentations Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Focuses on teamwork and collaboration. Displays strong initiative and accomplish goals to meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for self and direct reports. Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $121,000 - $212,000 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.