What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Analyst (Hybrid) position at Kaman Precision Products, Inc.?
At Kaman, we are always looking for a better way. Whether we are helping keep our troops safe or pioneering safer ways to fly the globe, we approach every challenge with an innovation mindset. We consider our people to be the key to our success and have created an environment that provides opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their careers. Find out more about us at Kaman.com/Careers.
As a Sr Financial Analyst at Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, CT, you will be a key part of our outstanding Finance team. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Creativity, and Honor.
Work under the general direction of the Finance Director in executing a wide range of responsibilities, including financial support and control of moderate to complex programs within the business. Follow standard procedures and processes within the organization. Maintain a continuous improvement and learning mindset. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for assigned programs, including establishing the work breakdown structure, baseline budgets, and quarterly EACs (Estimates at Completion).
- Monitor program cost, perform variance analysis, and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Review and track program billings (progress bills, performance-based billings, cost type vouchers, delivery invoices).
- Provide monthly analysis of financial results comparing actual performance to budgets and forecasts.
- Support Program Manager and other functional areas, as needed. Participate in IPTs (Integrated Project Team).
- Identify problem areas with potential impact to financial performance, develop and provide corrective action recommendations to management in a timely manner.
- Assist Finance Director, as needed, with maintaining financial models to support monthly close and forecasting key drivers to support the annual plan and quarterly forecast updates.
- Ensure timely submission of all reports required by customers or senior management. Identify and communicate problems promptly and recommend corrective action. Interface effectively with management, customers, and auditors.
- Maintain proficiency in required software applications used within the span of responsibilities. Strong Excel skills required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related business field.
- 5 - 7 years of related experience in manufacturing or aerospace/government required.
- Broad knowledge of cost accounting/control functions, estimating techniques and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of aerospace or manufacturing.
- Good interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with internal and external business partners. Proficient verbal and written communication skills needed.
- Possesses strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to use good judgement and discretion; able to ask questions and raise issues/concerns constructively and in a timely manner.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
