The posting
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. 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.
Job Summary
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.
The 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.
Essential Functions
- Support strategy, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasting processes for the local entity and across business units.
- Prepare and analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow variance reports related to budget, forecast, and prior‑year results.
- Lead KPI forecasting for assigned business groups, including headcount, capital, and operating expenses.
- Serve 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.
- Provide actionable insights on revenue, spending variances, and department‑level performance to business partners.
- Provide back‑up support to the Senior Controller by learning and preparing required financial reports and analyses.
- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision‑making; assist management with analysis of customer programs, projects, investments, and other initiatives.
- Partner with business leaders to understand key financial and operational drivers, identify trends, and translate business performance into meaningful insights.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, working capital, capital expenditures, and cash flow performance relative to budget and forecast.
- Build, improve, and maintain financial reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs to enhance business performance visibility.
- Support month‑end close activities, including reviewing and approving journal entries.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and enhance financial reporting practices.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in a Financial Analyst role or equivalent analytical position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
- Proven experience developing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and financial analysis tools.
- Deep understanding of financial statements, cash flow, and key financial/operational metrics.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions in a fast‑paced environment.
Eligibility 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or manufacturing industries.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools.
- Experience with project‑based or program‑based financial analysis.
- Experience developing dashboards and management‑level reporting.
- Public company experience.
Top Benefits:
You 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.
We 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.
In 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.
Salary Range: $128,736 - $156,521
Several 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.
This 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.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
