Financial Analyst

Ralliant
Hollister, CA

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have aerospace and defense financial planning experience and are comfortable with data analytics tools. The role emphasizes collaboration across functional teams and requires U.S. citizenship for compliance with ITAR regulations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with FP&A experience in aerospace and defense who excel in cross-functional collaboration
    — “partners directly with site leadership and cross-functional teams”
  • Professionals adept at analyzing monthly variances and communicating insights effectively
    — “Investigating and analyzing monthly variances to the forecast, plan, prior period, and prior year as required”
  • Individuals with a strong analytical mindset and a track record of driving performance through data
    — “drive performance and contribute to the success of high-impact aerospace and defense programs”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to ITAR regulations
    — “U.S. Citizenship required per ITAR regulations”
  • The role may require working with complex financial systems like RBS for continuous improvement
    — “Learning mindset and application of RBS (Ralliant Business System) for continuous improvements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with financial modeling and ad-hoc analysis in your resume and interview responses
    — “Conducting ad-hoc analysis for strategic and operational initiatives”
  • Demonstrate your ability to communicate data-driven recommendations to leadership
    — “Effective communication of data driven recommendations to move the business forward”
  • Emphasize your attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and forecasting
    — “Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in business results reporting, forecasting, and planning”
  • Showcase your ability to partner proactively with program teams and functional leaders
    — “Proactivity in Business Partnership: Taking initiative in communication with program teams, factory managers, and functional leaders”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with government accounting and GAAP if applicable
    — “Government accounting and GAAP knowledge preferred”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • financial performance communication
  • monthly forecast and budget development
  • strategic and operational analysis
Typical background
accountingfinanceeconomics

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial ModelingData AnalysisForecastingBudgetingStakeholder Management

Preferred

Aerospace And Defense ExperienceGovernment Accounting

Stack & domain

ExcelFinancial ModelingData AnalyticsSQLPower BICommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingFinanceAerospace And Defense

About the role

Original posting from Ralliant

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a leader in providing energetic material solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Hollister, CA team. PacSci EMC plays a critical role in delivering mission-critical technologies that support both commercial and defense programs worldwide. As part of our finance organization, this role partners directly with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, drive performance, and contribute to the success of high-impact aerospace and defense programs.

Assisting in the communication of the operating company’s financial performance, plan, and targets to various levels of the organization.

Investigating and analyzing monthly variances to the forecast, plan, prior period, and prior year as required.

Conducting ad-hoc analysis for strategic and operational initiatives.

Strong partnership with functional managers in accounting and finance, operations, supply chain, program management, pricing, and contracts to develop monthly forecasts and budgets.

Learning mindset and application of RBS (Ralliant Business System) for continuous improvements.

Bias for action to proactively identify risks and opportunities.

Effective communication of data driven recommendations to move the business forward

Qualifications:

Strong Excel and financial modeling or data analytics skills.

Ability to build strong relationships in a team environment.

Bias for action.

Intellectual curiosity and learning agility.

Motivation for continuous improvements.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in business results reporting, forecasting, and planning.

Government accounting and GAAP knowledge preferred.

Prior Aerospace and Defense experience a plus

U.S. Citizenship required per ITAR regulations.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field.

3 - 5 years of FP&A or financial analyst experience.

Key Competencies

Willingness to Dig In: Proactive and ready to engage deeply with financial data, programs, and cross-functional challenges.

Tolerance of Ambiguity: Ability to work effectively when situations are not clearly defined.

Prior FP&A Experience: Previous financial planning and analysis experience is required.

Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, ideally with SQL and Power BI, or strong systems aptitude.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in reporting, forecasting, and planning.

Accountability: Consistently meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.

Proactivity in Business Partnership: Taking initiative in communication with program teams, factory managers, and functional leaders.

Manufacturing Background Preferred: Understanding of factory operations and manufacturing processes is favored, but strong financial statement experience from other industries may be considered.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

Source: Ralliant careers

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