Senior Financial Analyst

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst delivers in-depth analysis, strategic insights, and forward-looking projections to support the Senior Leadership Team and CFO. This role is responsible for consolidating and reviewing financial forecasts and annual plans, evaluating monthly financial performance, and establishing key financial targets. The analyst leads the development and reporting of opportunities and risks, cash scenario planning and forecasting, as well as long-range business planning and modeling. Additionally, the analyst drives process improvement initiatives, conducts investment and ad-hoc analyses including business case evaluations—and presents actionable recommendations to Executive Management.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Monitor costs and performance of business and operating units compared to Plan and Forecast.
• Perform profitability calculations to assess business efficiency and margin opportunities.
• Support the CFO in financial analysis and ad hoc requests.
• Process and execute the Annual Plan and Outlook Planning.
• Coordinate and ensure timely standard and ad hoc reporting of all key financial information.
• Prepare reports and calculations for Executive Management and the Controller as necessary.
• Collaborate and report during monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Maintain and develop financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules as required.
• Work and coordinate across multiple time zones, including with the Kaiserslautern, Germany office.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Analyst.
• Experience with month-end close process