Financial Analyst

Axillon Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support the financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis functions of our aerospace manufacturing business. The Financial Analyst will partner with finance, operations, engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making, improve profitability, and support long-term growth.

This role plays a critical part in analyzing manufacturing costs, monitoring program performance, developing forecasts, supporting budgeting activities, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate is a finance professional who understands manufacturing operations, enjoys working with large datasets, can translate financial results into business insights, and is comfortable partnering with operational leaders in a complex environment.

This position is a remote opportunity reporting to the Director, FP&A.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS (FP&A)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Support long-range strategic planning and financial modeling initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Develop variance analyses and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Assist in preparing executive-level financial presentations and reports.

MANUFACTURING & COST ANALYSIS

• Analyze manufacturing costs, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and inventory performance.
• Monitor standard costs and support annual cost roll processes.
• Evaluate production performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with operations teams to understand key manufacturing drivers.

BID AND PROPOSAL REPORTING

• Partner with business development to standardize bid and proposal process across all sites.
• Support program managers with financial reporting and forecasts.
• Analyze revenue, margins, and project costs.
• Assist with contract pricing, bid support, and proposal analysis.

FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Generate and maintain recurring financial reports and dashboards.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data.

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, and production leadership.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting tools, and KPI tracking systems.
• Support ERP system enhancements and data integrity initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, IMB Analytics, Syteline, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing KPIs.
• Familiarity with government contracts, FAR/DFARS regulations, or cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or progress toward a professional certification is a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Financial Modeling
• Cost Analysis
• Forecasting & Budgeting
• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Thinking
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Support

TOTAL REWARDS

At Axillon, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support our employees' professional growth, financial well-being, health, and overall quality of life.

Our total rewards package includes

• Competitive compensation including base salary and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee assistance and well-being resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - 105,000 annually depending on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and geographic location. The selected candidate's actual base salary will be determined based on the factors above.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may remain open longer based on business needs and candidate availability.  The posting may close at any time after the minimum posting period once a qualified candidate has been identified.