Senior Financial Analyst � Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Financial Analyst � Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Huntsville, AL (on site) Who We Are Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability. Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter�fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff. About Aurex Aurex is a rapidly growing national security and defense technology company delivering innovative solutions to the U.S. Government. Backed by Godspeed Capital, Aurex is executing an aggressive growth strategy through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Our FP&A team plays a critical role in helping executive leadership make informed decisions that drive enterprise value. Position Summary Aurex is seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and business operations to deliver actionable financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate combines exceptional financial acumen with advanced technical skills in Excel and financial modeling, possesses outstanding analytical capabilities, and enjoys working with large, complex datasets. Experience in Government contracting financials, investment banking, public accounting, FP&A, transaction advisory, or corporate finance is highly desirable. This position offers significant visibility to senior leadership and provides opportunities to influence strategic initiatives across a fast-growing defense platform. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic initiatives. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses, executive dashboards, and management reporting packages. Analyze financial performance, identify trends, explain variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Partner with business leaders across operations, accounting, contracts, business development, and program management to improve financial performance. Support annual operating plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic planning processes. Perform profitability, pricing, contract, and program financial analyses. Extract, cleanse, manipulate, and analyze data from ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and multiple internal data sources. Build automated reporting and improve financial processes through advanced Excel techniques and data analytics. Assist with acquisition analysis, integration planning, and strategic financial projects as Aurex continues to grow. Develop executive-level presentations and communicate financial insights clearly to senior leadership. Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and decision support capabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor�s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business discipline 7+ years of progressive experience in: Financial Planning & Analysis Investment Banking Public Accounting Transaction Advisory Corporate Finance Consulting or similar analytical environment Exceptional financial statement knowledge and business acumen Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Complex formulas Pivot Tables Power Query Financial modeling Scenario analysis Dynamic dashboards Demonstrated ability to extract, manipulate, analyze, and synthesize large datasets from multiple sources. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skill…