Planning and Control Economist

We are looking for For our company site in Karmiel, Elbit Systems is looking for a Planning and Control Economist for a meaningful role within the Operations Division, focused on leading planning, controlling, and performance management processes related to overhead expenses and capital investments In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence business decision-making processes, lead cross-organizational initiatives, and support the improvement of business performance within a leading defense organization. If you have a broad system perspective, strong business acumen, and high analytical capabilities – your place is with us In this role you will Lead the annual planning and budgeting processes for overhead expenses and capital investments within the division Build periodic forecasts and perform budget tracking and control versus actual execution Conduct variance analyses, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions Develop, manage, and maintain management dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics Identify and promote cost optimization and expense reduction opportunities Prepare presentations, reviews, and analyses for division management Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a related field At least 5 years of experience in financial planning and control Experience in budget building, forecasting, and financial analysis Advanced proficiency in Excel and business reporting tools High level of English proficiency Strong analytical skills, business-oriented thinking, and problem-solving abilities Experience working in a matrix organization and excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills Only relevant applications will be answered* #Karmiel