2026 Entry Level - Finance Business Partner
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Finance Business Partner serves as a key business analyst and liaison between business operations and finance by applying financial insight in performing projections and analysis of results to support the overall goals of Textron Aviation. This position fosters communication and knowledge between the business and finance serving as an advocate for both organizations. In addition, the Finance Business Partner enhances the organizations awareness and understanding of operating performance information and financial scenario planning as well as the impact of managements decisions on these financial results.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
Participate in forecast, monthly/quarterly business reporting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities for the organizations they support
Develop weekly cash forecast and track actual cash receipts
Work through cross-functional relationships within the organization and facilitate communication between the functions within finance to ensure accurate and predictive financial information is communicated throughout the organization
Understand key business unit operating metrics/drivers and measure performance to established metrics
Responsible for forecast accuracy and monitoring countermeasures.
Assist in the development of annual operating plans and long-range plans and capital planning processes
Potentially participate in monthly evaluations of inventory balance, developing report for Operations on inventory trends and inventory turns, and subject to monthly evaluations of excess and obsolete inventory (E&O)
Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
Builds and maintains constructive relationships with Operations, Program Management, Engineering & Supply Chain
Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree required in:
Accounting
Finance
Other related fields
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Action oriented and seizes opportunities
Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required - ability to create formulas (V-lookups, sumif, etc.) and utilize PivotTables. Experience using Microsoft Word, and Outlook also required
SAP experience
Hyperion/SmartView experience a plus
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2025, 1:01:00 AM
Job Number: 333108
