Sr. Financial Analyst (Aerospace Manufacturing) (Bloomington, MN)

Our Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial performance, operational insight, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership to deliver accurate financial analysis, cost control, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Who are we?

Join a well-established and growing company that's been a leader in the aerospace industry for over 100 years.

We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium components for commercial, regional, corporate, and military aircraft and engines.

This is your chance to be part of a legacy of innovation and excellence.

What will you do?

Financial Analysis & Reporting


* Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including variance analysis for material, labor, overhead, and inventory


* Develop detailed financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning


* Provide timely, accurate reporting to leadership with clear insights and recommendations


* Support month-end close activities and ensure financial data integrity

Manufacturing Cost & Operations Support


* Analyze standard costing, product costing, and work-in-process (WIP) in a complex manufacturing environment


* Partner with Operations to evaluate productivity, capacity utilization, scrap, rework, and yield


* Support make/buy, capital investment, and pricing decisions


* Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance standards

Budgeting, Forecasting & Compliance


* Lead or support annual budget and rolling forecast processes


* Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities


* Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, internal controls, and government or customer requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS preferred)


* Support audits and external reporting requirements as needed

Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement


* Serve as a trusted financial partner to cross-functional teams


* Translate complex financial data into actionable business insights


* Identify process improvements and efficiencies within financial and operational workflows


* Support Oracle system enhancements, reporting tools, and data accuracy initiatives

What will make you a successful candidate?


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field


* 5-10 years of progressive financial analysis experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace


* Strong experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing financial metrics


* Advanced Excel skills; strong financial modeling capabilities


* Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)


* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred


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