AAR IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF AVIATION SERVICES TO THE WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL AEROSPACE AND GOVERNMENT/DEFENSE INDUSTRIES. AAR COMBINES A CLOSE-TO-THE-CUSTOMER BUSINESS MODEL WITH A BROAD MENU OF CAPABILITIES TO HELP CUSTOMERS OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY, LOWER COSTS AND MAINTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF QUALITY, SAFETY AND SERVICE. WE ARE A FINANCIALLY STABLE, DEDICATED PARTNER WITH AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION, EXECUTION, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND CUSTOMER VALUE. AT AAR WE ARE COMMITTED TO DOING IT RIGHT, AND WE HAVE BUILT OUR CORE VALUES BASED ON THAT PREMISE.

Sr. Finance Analyst - 15864
Description

SUMMARY:

Join the Corporate FP&A team at AAR! We are a team supporting AAR’s business and finance leaders at the highest leaders in the organization. This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Strong Proficiency in Excel
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting, financial analysis or internal audit, experience analyzing balance sheets, proficiency in PowerPoint, familiarity using Hyperion Planning and/or PBCS.
  We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
  If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click “Apply Online” at the bottom of this page.
  

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Job: Finance
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Schedule: Full-time
Overtime Status: Exempt
AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status

• Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables
• Monitor and assess the Company’s cash performance. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices
• Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff
• Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership
• Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements
• Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies
• Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)
• Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.
  Qualifications
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.