Sr. Financial Analyst Job in Lake Forest, California US

Sr. Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial Analyst Validate, update and analyze data from various sources maintaining integrity of data in a project-centric role. Position includes project utilization analysis, headcount planning, assisting with project data reporting and validation, project set up, manpower plans, project planning, setting project performance metrics and reporting project performance measurements. Supports management with organizational and operational planning activities, in support of organizational goals and objectives. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF TIME Analysis and Reporting. Manage project data management system and maintain data integrity Update and maintain headcount planning database Perform in-depth analysis and reporting on Oracle project timecards using charts, metrics and other analytics Perform analysis of Engineering project performance metrics and reports Systems Analysis and Maintenance Maintain and Support Oracle Project Accounting and Timecard modules Maintain and Support MS Access databases used for Analytics Maintain and Support Budgeting/Forecasting Systems in Hyperion Debug and support systems based on user or management requests Recommendations Forecasting/Planning . Perform in-depth manpower planning, analysis and reporting through headcount forecasting and budgeting activities Validate forecasting data using ad-hoc and exception reporting Support managers to facilitate monthly forecasting activities Communication Training Coordinate the communication, dissemination and collection of data from various organizations Communicate and report issues, status and results to management Assist in the creation of user guides, FAQ s quick start guides, and training materials Train business users on a variety of business support topics KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Practiced ability to lead initiatives and project teams. Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. Strong aptitude for time management combined with the ability to multiplex across different tasks/programs while tracking and maintaining issues. Ability to work with users on a daily basis to ensure project requests are accurate and timely. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical staff and convey complex ideas both verbally and in written form. Ability to work at a highly detailed level while maintaining and retaining the big picture . Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level i.e., dept/peer review . Determines methods and procedures on new assignments, and provide guidance to other personnel. High-level of expertise with Oracle, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Visual Basic Knowledge of aircraft industry and PAC IFE equipment preferred EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Administration or related field. MBA preferred Oracle, Hyperion, Excel, Access 8+ years of related experience