Program Finance Analyst (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Finance & Accounting
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily |
Job Title: Program Financial Analyst | Position Summary: The Program Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial execution of a Cost-Plus and Firm-Fixed-Price program by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis. This role partners closely with program management and cross-functional teams to drive program performance, ensure financial integrity, and support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, bid and proposal support, financial reporting, and oversight of billing and revenue recognition processes. The analyst plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with financial policies, optimizing program profitability, and identifying risks and opportunities, while ensuring seamless integration between financial systems and intercompany operations. Essential Job Functions • Work to achieve program operational targets to impact overall product line results
• Communicate with program management and cross-functional teammates to explain and interpret information
• Support development and maintenance of PIMCO (Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company) program and budget
• Lead program financial processes including bids/proposal preparation, program billing/invoicing, and financial forecasting • Ensure inventory transactional integrity between Piper core business and PIMCO • Proactively scrutinize cost/hours charged to the program to ensure performance in line with gross margin expectations. Ensure appropriate revenue recognition are in line with budget each month
• Prepare weekly/monthly program financial reports
• Analyze program cost and billing details
• Advise program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices
• Ultimate ownership of the team’s execution of program finance deliverables including design and implementing ERP program system management, financial forecasting, identifying risk and opportunities, and process improvement objectives • Properly apply intercompany spanup between Piper core business and PIMCO
• Utilize proficiency with financial ERP system as well as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Other duties as assigned. |
Minimum Position Qualifications | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting Minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience preferably in Aerospace or General Aviation Preferred Education and Experience • Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in a diversified environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail with ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities
• Experience with creating financial forecasts
• Specific experience with LN ERP System |
Physical Demands | Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. |
Mental Demands | Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex financial data and support decision-making Maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines Exercise independent judgment to identify financial risks, variances, and opportunities for program performance improvement Utilize Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems to analyze data, build models, and generate accurate reports Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to program management and cross-functional teams Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment |
Working Conditions | The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity. Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives. Travel and overtime are required when necessary. |
Operational Excellence | Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs. |
Quality Assurance | Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance. Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies. Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures. |
Compliance | Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function. Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values. Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures. |
Communicates Effectively | Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form. Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers. |
Decision Quality | Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables. |
Optimizes Work Processes | Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. |
Attention to Detail | Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks. |
Drives Results | Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances. |
Teamwork | Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results. |
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.
American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.Ste -
