About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aerospace Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Financial Analyst — entry-level opportunity in Carson, CA supporting finance for a Confidential Client in aerospace manufacturing. This role is ideal for a recent finance graduate or someone with up to 3 years of experience who wants hands-on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing cost analysis.

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What You’ll Do

You will support the finance team and partner with operations to deliver accurate, timely financial insights that drive manufacturing performance.

• Support monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Analyze actual results versus budgets and forecasts
• Prepare variance analyses and identify financial trends
• Support manufacturing cost and operational analysis
• Assist with financial models, KPIs, reports, and presentations
• Work cross-functionally with finance and operations to gather data
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Learn the organization’s financial systems and manufacturing processes

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance (required)
• Recent graduate or up to 3 years of professional experience
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, pivot tables, formulae)
• Understanding of financial statements and basic accounting principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn
• Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage priorities
• Curious and eager to develop new skills and take on responsibility

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Preferred

• Manufacturing experience (employment, internship, or related exposure)
• Any experience with ERP/financial systems or process improvement projects

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Location, Type & Compensation

• Location: Carson, CA (on-site or as specified by the Confidential Client)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Estimated Compensation: $54,085 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience and client-specific pay scales.

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Why Apply through Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiter connecting you to Confidential Client in Aerospace Manufacturing.
• You’ll gain practical manufacturing finance experience and career growth opportunities with operational exposure and mentorship.
• Applicants may be matched with additional relevant opportunities on the Careertakes platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.