Financial Analysis Specialist
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Cubic Defense Company Details:
Join Cubic and help shape the future of defense technology!
At Cubic Defense, you become part of a global organization dedicated to advancing mission success, security, and safety through innovative technology solutions. Our teams around the world are united by a shared commitment to solving complex challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers, partners, and those who serve their nations.
Cubic provides a unique opportunity to develop and deliver transformative technologies for government and commercial customers worldwide. Through innovation, technical excellence, and operational expertise, we help address tomorrow's challenges today.
As a global leader in the defense sector, we are a trusted provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications, networking solutions, and specialized mission support capabilities for the U.S. military and allied security forces.
We seek talented professionals who thrive in dynamic, innovation-driven environments and are passionate about making a meaningful impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, accountability, respect, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. If you are inspired by technology, driven by purpose, and motivated to contribute to mission-critical solutions, we invite you to explore a career with Cubic . Discover how you can help shape the future at Cubic .com. Job Details:
The Financial Analysis Specialist plays a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting activities of the business. This position develops a comprehensive understanding of operational performance, program economics, and key cost drivers to provide meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
Working closely with functional leaders, program teams, and corporate finance, the Financial Analysis Specialist analyzes financial performance across product lines and defense programs, identifies risks and opportunities, and contributes to the achievement of financial and operational objectives. The role serves as a trusted liaison between business operations and corporate finance, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, actionable financial information and maintaining alignment with corporate reporting requirements.
The successful candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with sound business acumen, enabling informed decision support in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. Operating with a high degree of professionalism and independence under general direction, this role contributes to financial excellence, operational effectiveness, and the successful execution of Cubic Defense's strategic priorities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support financial performance management and business operations through the development, maintenance, and enhancement of key financial and operational performance metrics, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
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Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support annual operating plans, quarterly outlooks, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.
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Lead the preparation, consolidation, and reconciliation of monthly financial results, providing meaningful variance analysis and actionable recommendations to management.
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Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process, including budget development, performance tracking, and budget-to-actual reporting.
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Develop and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
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Facilitate financial performance reviews with business leadership, communicating key financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommended corrective actions.
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Perform detailed financial analyses to evaluate operating performance, cost drivers, profitability trends, and business opportunities across pr