Sr. Finance Analyst

Join the Corporate FP&A team at AAR! We are a team supporting AAR's business and finance leaders at the highest leaders in the organization. This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

What you will be responsible for: 

• Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables
• Monitor and assess the Company's cash performance. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices
• Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff
• Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership
• Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements, including adoption of AI
• Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies
• Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)
• Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you need to be successful in this role: 

• Required: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Strong Proficiency in Excel
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting, financial analysis or internal audit, experience analyzing balance sheets, proficiency in PowerPoint, familiarity using Hyperion Planning and/or PBCS.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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