What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst II/III position at CAES?
About Us:
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Salary Range: $73,158.00 - $117,537.00 annually. (San Diego, CA) Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: October 13, 2025.
Employment Transparency:
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview:
The Senior Financial Analyst performs administrative duties and provides high-level support to management. The individual will monitor compliance with governmental and financial standards, review technical issues, coordinate with financial and governmental auditors, gather and analyze data, and assist with the development of financial budget reports. The Financial Analyst will monitor general ledger accounts and analyze variances.
Responsibilities:
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation of the annual operating plan; monthly forecast updates; and long-term strategic plan.
- Gather and prepare data to support Government forward pricing rate proposals along with periodic reporting and forecast updates.
- Prepare financial summaries and variance analysis for monthly operating reviews and other ad hoc presentations.
- Execute monthly close activities including actuals reporting, new project set-up, and order review.
- Support weekly review of revenue and cost estimates along with risks and opportunities schedules.
- Own uploads of financial statement and direct method cash budget and forecast scenarios into EPM system (Hyperion).
- Document and implement standard procedures.
- Work with Accounting department to maintain effective accounting controls.
- Research, interpret, analyze, and report on a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Maintain accurate records, logs, and files.
- Coordinate governmental, financial, and compliance audits.
- Process improvement methodologies.
- Interpret rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Leads and plans finance related projects.
- May act as project representative from immediate group they are assigned to in the resolution of problems/issues encountered across multiple functions which require a coordinated response.
- Compile and summarize complex statistical, accounting, financial, and other data.
- Prepare comprehensive, clear, concise and complex accounting, financial, fiscal, audit, and statistical reports, and schedules.
Minimum:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics.
- Two (2) years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
- Intermediate to Advance Microsoft Excel; Sharepoint and Powerpoint skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with SAP and Hyperion systems.
- Ability to prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
- Strong understanding of financial statement analysis.
- Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in performing analysis and understand implications of various decisions and recommendations.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and defense industry.
Salary Range: $73,158.00 - $117,537.00 annually. (San Diego, CA) Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: October 13, 2025.
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES BY HONEYWELL
CAES (which is owned by Honeywell) is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Salary : $73,158 - $117,537
