**Title:** Sr. Finance Analyst, SG&A **Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale **Job Number:** 16920 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. We are looking for a passionate individual to be the day-to-day finance support for several of AAR's shared functions (including, not limited to HR, IT, Legal). This individual will monitor and review department financials, establish relationships with operational stakeholders, and lend financial insight to these leaders. **What you will be responsible for:** + Develop and prepare monthly forecasts for the P&L and balance sheet for AAR shared functions + Conduct actual versus plan and actual versus forecast variance analysis on department financials and presenting results to operational leaders, explaining cause and effect of certain transactions + Partner with business leaders to develop and review the annual budget (P&L and capital expenditures) and offer insights into the financial implications of existing and proposed plan actions + Support monthly and quarterly close processes for supported departments, ensuring proper statement of department financials + Establish relationships with AAR finance leaders to understand and increase visibility for the drivers of SG&A cost across the business + Create and define appropriate financial reporting and/or system enhancements to support day-to-day management of financials + Execute on projects to support ad-hoc business initiatives and visibility into AAR's cost landscape Qualifications: **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: 2-4 years of work experience in accounting, financial analysis or internal audit, experience analyzing balance sheets, proficiency in PowerPoint **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 accommodations 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 $100,000 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. \#LI-MA1 AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.