Senior Financial Analyst

Universal Avionics (UA) is a leading provider of cutting-edge avionics technology. We continue to be at the forefront of the avionics industry, safely guiding business, commercial, and military pilots and their passengers worldwide for over 40 years with our innovative avionics solutions, including navigation, electronic display, terrain awareness, recorders, enhanced flight vision systems, and synthetic vision systems for aerospace applications.   We focus on producing aerospace avionics that are highly dependable and improve safety and efficiency for airline and cargo operations, business aviation, and special missions.
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.

• 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.


• Support monthly program reviews: planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk.


• Support development of standardized tools for project EAC process, including work plans, estimates and schedules, to ensure progress on milestones.


• Coordinates interdepartmental development of program plans and interfaces with program managers, business unit managers, finance, and accounts receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms: billing, credit.


• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and journal entries related to program accounting. 


• Perform cost analysis: analyzing expenses and cost transactions to include (e.g., inventory purchases, labor costs, variances) for both programs and Mfg. production. 


• 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.

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 Avionics’ products and technology are controlled under U.S export laws including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations and the Export Administration Act (“Export Laws”).  Universal Avionics’ inquiry regarding citizenship is solely for the purpose of ensuring that Universal Avionics remains compliant with the Export Laws and Universal Avionics internal export control procedures.