Senior Financial Analyst AeroVironment

• Sunrise, Florida

PERMANENT

Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job Summary Summary The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the development and maintenance of program financial plans in support of multiple products and business areas. This position will work within a team environment comprised of Program Management, Finance, Technical and other supporting staff. Position Responsibilities Development and maintenance of program financial plans including budgets and Estimate-At-Completes (EACs) to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs Compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations Analyzing cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met Preparation of project control/financial analysis reports for distribution to customer/user organization Development of complex cost and pricing models Support in the development of proposal cost estimates, support DCAA audits (pre and post-award), and assist with contract negotiations as necessary Administration of complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.) Performs ad-hoc analysis, identify trends and prepares ad-hoc financial reports with recommendations for improvements Liaison between program office, operations and other support organizations on financial issues Interfaces with subcontracts, and customers and performs extensive investigations as required Identify and drive process improvements including reports, tools and presentation materials Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors Determines methods & procedures on new assignments and may serve as Team Lead Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Minimum of 8

• 12 years of relevant experience Experience in costing and pricing of complex development programs Working knowledge of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required) Must be able to effectively work with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results Cradle to Grave
• Financial Management experience managing a program from proposal through delivery and payment Experience in Aerospace and Defense environments Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Advanced degree is preferred Knowledge of Cobra & MS Project knowledge is desirable Experience using Oracle EBS preferred Experience in utilizing Earned Value Management Metrics and Reporting preferred Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $101,000•$154,000 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the

U.S., AV

delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next. If youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.