Financial Analyst

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: 12691 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841 USA 

Department: Finance 

Reports To: Director of Finance 

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Summary: At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) support to the division's business leaders.

As the Senior Financial Analyst for the Engineering Cables division, you will be working for our high-growth, project-based interconnect business in the rapidly evolving space and defense market with multiple global production sites. You will be contributing to the future of this division and the future of space. This position will help drive our team's financial analytics capabilities with respect to the use of technology in data gathering, analysis, and reporting.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Accountability

• Own the division's annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for the full P&L, CapEx, and Working Capital.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports and KPI dashboards (Bookings, Backlog, Revenue, Margin) for the division leadership team.
• Provide critical commercial finance support, including quoting/pricing analysis for new bids (RFP/RFQ) and program profitability.
• Conduct deep-dive variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual, Forecast vs. Actual) and provide clear, actionable commentary on the key drivers.
• Provide financial guidance on productivity, cost management, and inventory optimization (E&O).
• Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support business decisions.

Collaboration

• Act as a key strategic business partner to cross-functional leaders (Operations, Engineering, Sales) in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
• Partner with Program Management to monitor project execution performance, including EAC (Estimate at Completion) and margin-at-completion analysis.
• Support key strategic initiatives, M&A due diligence, and integration activities as needed.

Empowerment

• Drive process improvement and automation in financial reporting by leveraging EPM tools (Planful), Power BI, and SQL to increase efficiency.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required (CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred).

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience (manufacturing business environment and public company experience highly desired). 

Industry Domain: Strong knowledge of financial accounting / US GAAP. Experience with ERP data set extraction, clean-up, and analysis required. Track record of translating complex data into actionable insights. Regulatory Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.

Certifications & Competencies: 

Certifications: CMA or CPA preferred. Systems Proficiency: Expert with MS Excel and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling). Proficient with MS PowerPoint and/or Google Slides. Experience with Planful and/or other EPM software (Hyperion, TM1, etc.) is a major plus. MS SQL knowledge is a plus. MS Power BI knowledge is a plus. Systems used include Google Workspace, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Planful, Power BI, and MS SQL. 

Core Competencies: Excellent communication and leadership abilities, paired with a constructive curiosity to drive change. Effective at building relationships and resolving issues independently. Detail-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver timely, accurate results. Core values: Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE).

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. 

Incentive Compensation: Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

EEO Statement 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.