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Principal Financial Analyst

Requisition ID: 14951

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

* Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

We are currently searching for a Principal Financial Analyst to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA (1000). Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.

Job Summary

We are currently searching for a Principal Financial Analyst to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Commercial Avionics Sales and Demand Planning is seeking a self-motivated, innovative leader who embraces change and can adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment. As a Pr Financial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to influence key business objectives such as Sales, inventory/cash flow, and cost. You will gain exposure to many aspects of the Enterprise; including Sales, Marketing, LCVSM, Master Scheduling, Manufacturing, Material & Supply, Logistics, and Finance. You will also have the opportunity to build a strong network in an extremely collaborative environment with an outstanding team.

This position is responsible for forecasting activities that support business financial objectives associated with assigned customer base. This includes assessment, interpretation, and analysis of data to develop a thorough and appraised demand forecast for use in sales plans, production requirements and financial planning. The decisions and recommendations of this position directly affect the Collins Aerospace sales goals and cash flow results. In addition, this position will be involved in preparation of management reports, managing special projects for the department, and providing work leadership for the team.

Job Responsibilities

* Provide work leadership for demand planning analysts within the department

* Key messages, issues, and storylines for business unit

* Develop and manage an 18-24 month rolling demand plan/sales forecast in order to collaborate and support the supply chain forecast.

* Utilize analytical skills to review historical sales trends, prepare forecast data, and evaluate forecast results.

* Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.

* Interact with stakeholders to exert data driven recommendations using tactful influence in a matrixed organization, including sales, marketing, finance, customer account administration, programs, product line managers, master scheduling, and operations.

* Employ marketing, sales, and customer knowledge to manage sales and demand forecasts that are current and deliberate.

* Accurately identify, understand, and communicate sales/demand forecast drivers and applicable risk and opportunities to support monthly Sales Forecasts, Sales Opportunity Reviews, SFP/AOP, and demand variance activities.

* Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

* Closely coordinate and communicate customer assumptions with supply planning.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline or in the absence of a degree six years of related experience

* Working knowledge of SAP

* Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Office skills

* Working with cross functional teams

* Analyzing and/or manipulation of databases

* Working with large databases and/or SAP Business Intelligence, preferred

* Sales & Operations Planning experience, preferred

At Collins Aerospace, we believe a solid work-life balance creates a healthy lifestyle and inspires creativity and innovation. We value our people and invest in their development, growth and success at our company by providing development opportunities through Collins Aerospace University, networking, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

And that’s just for starters.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

* Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations

* Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)

* An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance

* Tuition reimbursement

* And more

Interested yet? Apply now and embark on your next worthwhile adventure!

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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