Finance Business Partner - Defense

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Business Partner serves as a key business analyst and liaison between business operations and finance by applying financial insight in performing projections and analysis of results to support the overall goals of Textron Aviation. This position fosters communication and knowledge between the business and finance serving as an advocate for both organizations. In addition, the Finance Business Partner enhances the organizations' awareness and understanding of operating performance information and financial scenario planning as well as the impact of management's decisions on these financial results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Participate in forecast, monthly/quarterly business reporting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities for the organizations they support
• Develop weekly cash forecast and track actual cash receipts
• Work through cross-functional relationships within the organization and facilitate communication between the functions within finance to ensure accurate and predictive financial information is communicated throughout the organization
• Understand key business unit operating metrics/drivers and measure performance to established metrics
• Responsible for forecast accuracy and monitoring countermeasures.
• Assist in the development of annual operating plans and long-range plans and capital planning processes
• Potentially participate in monthly evaluations of inventory balance, developing report for Operations on inventory trends and inventory turns, and subject to monthly evaluations of excess and obsolete inventory (E&O)
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships with Operations, Program Management, Engineering & Supply Chain
  
  

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Other related fields
• 0-2 years’ relative experience preferred
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required - ability to create formulas (V-lookups, sumif, etc.) and utilize PivotTables. Experience using Microsoft Word, and Outlook also required
• SAP experience
• Hyperion/SmartView experience a plus
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Finance/Accounting

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

04/16/2024, 10:32:29 AM