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Cubic

Financial Analysis Specialist (Remote)

Salary$99k – $111k
LocationUSA Home CA Southern
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience6+ yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 24, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live4h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have10
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cost accounting, or a related finance function within a complex business environment
Demonstrated experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis activities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP-based financial systems required
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees, management, executive leadership, and internal and external auditors
Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial statements, identify trends, and provide actionable business insights
Strong organizational and project management skills with a commitment to maintaining accurate, accessible, and auditable financial documentation
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment
Exhibits strong business acumen, a continuous improvement mindset, and a commitment to operational excellence and customer service
Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal integrity
Nice to have5
Experience with SAP or comparable enterprise financial systems strongly preferred
Experience with business intelligence, planning, and analytics tools such as Tableau, Anaplan, Alteryx, or similar platforms is highly desirable
Experience supporting private equity-owned organizations, strategic finance initiatives, capital investment analyses, mergers and acquisitions activities, or other value-creation initiatives is a plus
Knowledge of foreign currency translation and multinational financial reporting concepts is preferred
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) processes, indirect rate management, and program performance reporting is highly desirable
Skills
Microsoft Excel
SAP
Tableau
Anaplan
Alteryx
Business Unit:
About the company
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 programs and product lines.
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Support strategic business initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, investment evaluations, and business case development.
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Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, presentations, and reporting packages for executive leadership, corporate finance, and other key stakeholders.
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Conduct financial evaluations and due diligence activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and other strategic projects as required.
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Collaborate with finance, accounting, program management, contracts, and operational teams to ensure financial integrity, compliance with corporate policies, and alignment with reporting requirements.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing financial processes, controls, reporting efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and overall business performance.
Minimum Job Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
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Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cost accounting, or a related finance function within a complex business environment.
•
Demonstrated experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis activities.
•
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP-based financial systems required; experience with SAP or comparable enterprise financial systems strongly preferred.
•
Experience with business intelligence, planning, and analytics tools such as Tableau, Anaplan, Alteryx, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
•
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees, management, executive leadership, and internal and external auditors.
•
Experience supporting private equity-owned organizations, strategic finance initiatives, capital investment analyses, mergers and acquisitions activities, or other value-creation initiatives is a plus.
•
Knowledge of foreign currency translation and multinational financial reporting concepts is preferred.
•
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) processes, indirect rate management, and program performance reporting is highly desirable.
•
Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial statements, identify trends, and provide actionable business insights.
•
Strong organizational and project management skills with a commitment to maintaining accurate, accessible, and auditable financial documentation.
•
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment.
•
Exhibits strong business acumen, a continuous improvement mindset, and a commitment to operational excellence and customer service.
•
Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal integrity.
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The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.
Cubic Pay Range:
$99,000.00 - $111,000.00 + benefits.
The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Worker Type:
Employee
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.
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