Job Description

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will be a key contributor responsible for developing and monitoring functional budgets, analyzing indirect rate variances, supporting forward pricing proposal and incurred cost submissions as well as quarterly updates, and assisting management in timely responses for external reporting. Working in a fast-paced environment, this role will provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support departmental and cross-functional business needs. This opportunity will afford the successful candidate the ability to influence, grow and evolve within a dynamic environment

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates inputs from departmental and indirect function leads, partnering with them through the entire budgetary / planning / execution process and includes their buy-in of the numbers, resulting in the development of annual budgets and forecasts
• Develops financial models for forecasting, trending, and results analyses
• Oversees monthly analysis of rate performance, including expense and base information on a year to date, full year, and year over year basis
• Provides variance reporting and analysis to senior management
• Possesses a solid understanding of SAP Business Intelligence reporting and Excel
• Works with finance staff to identify and correct issues; recommends improvements to current forecasting / budgeting processes
• Develops, analyzes, and maintains metric reporting for various operations
• Interfaces with DCMA, DCAA and external auditors on a variety of inquiries
• Responsible for observing and upholding all laws and regulations as required

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business-related field

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to lead and resolve daily issues
• Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to communicate and present clear, concise objectives to all levels of the organization while identifying and sharing risks and opportunities
• Ability to provide variance analysis to large financial data sets
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• ERP experience required; SAP preferred
• Experience with OneStream or similar tool is a plus
• Well versed in Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills required
• Financial experience in the aerospace/defense industry is a plus

Location: Danbury, CT

Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained, and this may take several months.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.