Senior Financial Analyst

Not many people can say they work in an industry that makes air travel safer, efficient, and more reliable. At Universal Avionics - we can! As UA’s Program Financial Analyst, you will be an important part of a company that's leading the future of aviation to ensure easier management and safety & reliability of all phases of flight. In this role you will be responsible for performing analysis of budgets, forecasts and unbilled analysis needed to meet contractual/project requirements for R&D programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Support program reviews: planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk.
• Coordinates interdepartmental development of program plans and interfaces with Program Managers, Business Unit Managers in deriving and updating revenue forecast.
• Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget, validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related EAC and variances analysis.
• Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics, reviewing trends and providing forward looking analysis.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms: billing, credit.
• Support internal and external auditors' reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations, including but not limited to, program estimates at completion, are provided in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and journal entries related to Program Accounting.  
• Support development of standardized tools for project EAC process, including work plans, estimates and schedules, to ensure progress on milestones.
• Prior experience with principles of revenue and cost recognition and deferral, and financial statements required.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; drives performance of others toward business goals.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; plans for additional resources.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, and four (4) to six (6) years in FP&A or Program Accounting. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable but not required.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Infor ERP or related financial systems.

Language Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship skills. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before large groups of customer, vendors, or employees.

U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency status required.  Universal