Senior Manager Financial Analytics

The Senior Manager of Finance Analytics leads the development, execution, and governance of analytics and data capabilities that support financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for identifying and implementing architecture and tools to deliver financial insights, predictive analytics, and data-driven recommendations that enhance the organization's financial performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in business financial analysis, paired with technical analytics expertise and proven leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the finance analytics and data strategy to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives; design and manage the creation of future-state architecture.
• Lead requirements gathering, down-selection, implementation, and ongoing improvement of reporting and analytical tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
• Oversee the design and delivery of dashboards, forecast models, and analytical tools used by Finance and business partners.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify analytical needs and drive financial performance improvements.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, cost analysis, pricing analytics, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance within financial analytics processes.
• Present analysis and recommendations to senior executives in a clear, concise manner.
• Prioritize analytics initiatives based on business impact and resource capacity.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or finance-focused data analytics.
• Demonstrated expertise in business financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• 3+ years of team leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau), financial modeling tools, and SQL or Python for data manipulation.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, financial KPI frameworks, and performance measurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or a similar industry.
• Strong familiarity with enterprise financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar).
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake).
• Background in predictive analytics, scenario modeling, or advanced statistical methods.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate complex financial and analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen with a strategic approach to financial decision support.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Less than 10%

#LI-BL1 Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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