One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

Do you crave a dynamic role where your financial foresight directly impacts a company's success? Look no further! Join our Central Functions Group as a Financial Analyst and become a strategic partner to Business Area Leaders and Program Managers.

This is more than just number crunching. You'll collaborate with a high-energy financial team, crafting monthly forecasts and in-depth cost/profit analysis to empower informed decision-making across the organization. Your sharp eye for detail will be crucial in analyzing actual results against plans, ensuring alignment in areas like sales, margins, capital, and staffing.

But that's not all. You'll have the opportunity to become a process champion, implementing standard methodologies and spearheading continuous improvement. Your passion for learning new financial analysis techniques, financial modeling, and accounting processes will fuel your own growth and contribute to the Central Functions Group's overall financial strength.

Ready to make a real impact? We are!

• Review, analyze. And support investment initiatives for various lines of business within the segment.
• Actively monitor financial performance against expected results; explain material variances and drive the development of action plans to address gaps.
• Partner with functional areas to manage headcount, including new hires and transfers.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and informative reporting packages to include trend analyses and KPIs and make impactful recommendations to optimize performance.
• Support long-term strategic planning, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly close process.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area.
• 3-6 years "hands-on" Financial Analysis (FP&A) experience.
• Experience owning and leading financial forecasts.
• Strong financial modeling skills (Excel).
• Systems experience and proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting.
• Results-oriented self-starter with strong ability to deal with fast-paced environments and ambiguity.
• Outstanding communication, time management and team building skills as this position will interact with team members across the business area and corporate functions at all levels.
• US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident Status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment.

• Proficiency in Oracle, Hyperion Planning, and Essbase.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .