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You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.\nJob Summary\n\n The Senior Financial Analyst develops, analyzes, and maintains complex financial data to support both short- and long-term business objectives. Reporting to the Senior Controller, this role performs advanced financial reporting, forecasting, and modeling, applying expert-level knowledge of financial theory and practices. Assignments range from highly specialized analyses to broad evaluations across multiple financial areas and require strong judgment, rigorous evaluation of data, and the ability to interpret complex or intangible business conditions.\nThe ideal candidate is motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills. This role requires adaptability and the ability to partner effectively across the organization.\nEssential Functions\nSupport strategy, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasting processes for the local entity and across business units.\nPrepare and analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow variance reports related to budget, forecast, and prior-year results.\nLead KPI forecasting for assigned business groups, including headcount, capital, and operating expenses.\nServe as a finance lead on assigned internal projects; collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand key business issues and translate them into financial models, metrics, and insights. Support the Oracle ERP migration project.\nProvide actionable insights on revenue, spending variances, and department-level performance to business partners.\nProvide back-up support to the Senior Controller by learning and preparing required financial reports and analyses.\nDevelop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making; assist management with analysis of customer programs, projects, investments, and other initiatives.\nPartner with business leaders to understand key financial and operational drivers, identify trends, and translate business performance into meaningful insights.\nMonitor revenue, expenses, working capital, capital expenditures, and cash flow performance relative to budget and forecast.\nBuild, improve, and maintain financial reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs to enhance business performance visibility.\nSupport month-end close activities, including reviewing and approving journal entries.\nLead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and enhance financial reporting practices.\nPerform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.\nMinimum Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in a Financial Analyst role or equivalent analytical position.\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.\n5+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.\nProven experience developing annual budgets and financial forecasts.\nStrong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.\nAdvanced proficiency with MS Excel and financial analysis tools.\nDeep understanding of financial statements, cash flow, and key financial/operational metrics.\nExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment.\nEligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).\nPreferred Qualifications\nMBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.\nExperience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or manufacturing industries.\nExperience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools.\nExperience with project-based or program-based financial analysis.\nExperience developing dashboards and management-level reporting.\nPublic company experience.\nTop Benefits:\nYou can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.\nWe are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.\nIn our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.\nSalary Range: $128,736 - $156,521\nSeveral factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.\nThis description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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