Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst delivers in-depth analysis, strategic insights, and forward-looking projections to support the Senior Leadership Team and CFO. This role is responsible for consolidating and reviewing financial forecasts and annual plans, evaluating monthly financial performance, and establishing key financial targets. The analyst leads the development and reporting of opportunities and risks, cash scenario planning and forecasting, as well as long-range business planning and modeling. Additionally, the analyst drives process improvement initiatives, conducts investment and ad-hoc analyses including business case evaluations—and presents actionable recommendations to Executive Management.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Monitor costs and performance of business and operating units compared to Plan and Forecast.
• Perform profitability calculations to assess business efficiency and margin opportunities.
• Support the CFO in financial analysis and ad hoc requests.
• Process and execute the Annual Plan and Outlook Planning.
• Coordinate and ensure timely standard and ad hoc reporting of all key financial information.
• Prepare reports and calculations for Executive Management and the Controller as necessary.
• Collaborate and report during monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Maintain and develop financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules as required.
• Work and coordinate across multiple time zones, including with the Kaiserslautern, Germany office.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Analyst.

Experience with month-end close process

Experience with financial forecasting and business planning

Experience with opportunity & risk assessments

Experience with SQL, Power BI, ERP, and Syspro preferred, but not required.

Advanced Excel skills required.

Skills :

Collaborate effectively across all levels, both internally and externally, to achieve team and business objectives.

Demonstrate strong communication skills, tailoring messages to suit different audiences.

Maintain a customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

Apply proactive decision-making, problem-solving, and creative thinking to drive process and product improvements.

Set goals that align with company objectives and adapt to changing environments.

Work effectively across different time zones and cultures.

Preferred Skills / Experience :

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Effective multitasking and project management skills.

Other :

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Extended or irregular hours may be required.

Employees must adapt to changing business needs and tasks as required.

Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

Works under general supervision with minimal oversight.

Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing, and budget.

Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

No direct reports but serves as a functional leader in financial planning activities.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency : $85,000- $125,000 annually

Featured Benefits :

Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)

Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family

And so much more!

Other Perks :

On-site gym

Free electric car charging stations

Potential for growth within organization

Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture