Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Works under the general direction of the General Manager and is responsible for partnering with the Site Controller and local business Senior Leaders to provide analysis, forecasting and budgeting support for commercial and government contracts. Maintains a continuous improvement and learning mindset.  Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides guidance to the business on financial areas of importance to meet the organization’s financial goals and commitments.  Partners with functional leaders in the businesses with an emphasis on collaboration and providing best possible financial support to the organization.  
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• Prepares and review oversees the development of integrated budgets for individual programs incorporating all key financial elements, including cash flows.  Manage the preparation of regular in-depth analyses of actual performance for individual programs that include KPI’s used by senior management to monitor program status.  Establish effective financial controls for programs to ensure early identification of potential issues.  Highlight actual or probable problem areas and provide plan to avert potential financial deterioration.  Establish control systems that ensure early detection of problem areas which may adversely affect profitability, cash requirements, or return on investment.
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• Assist in the management of the preparation and development of sales, profit and cash flow forecasts that provide monthly and annual division commitments for activities such as capital expenditures, inventory investments, and other overhead budget elements.  Manage the preparation of monthly analysis of financial results comparing actual performance to budgets and forecasts and other key financial deliverables.  Promptly identify departures from plan and recommend responsive action by division senior management.
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• Is an agent for change for the Finance function as well as the local business. Collaborates effectively with the business leader, the Finance Business Partner and functional leaders to influence and communicate changes that will improve overall financial performance; integrates changes as needed.  
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• Partners with the local business leader on the annual budgeting process and 5 year strategic plan forecast. Provides business case development and analysis to support the strategy.
• Consolidates and analyzes financial plans across the assigned business.  Works closely with General Manager to ensure timely submission and review of financial plans. Supports and performs special projects; miscellaneous financial analysis, spreadsheet, worksheet, and graph preparation, including the development and tracking of KPI’s.
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• May be responsible for supervising one to two people, as dictated by project or task.  Responsible for timely financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a financial field; MBA and/or CPA desirable.
• 7 – 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment; requires experience with the complexity of a business with government and commercial work – based domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of government and commercial contracts, and associated negotiation tactics. Good understanding of FAR and CAS.
• Strong interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with business leaders and company executives. Must be able to work independently, with limited supervision.
• Requires the ability to develop strong relationships, influence thinking and drive consensus among a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Strong analytical skills; able to prepare complex financial valuation models and analysis.
• Possesses discretion and judgement when working with the different functions/cultures.
• Good analysis and problem solving skills to address the differing issues presented by the customer as well as the business.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel/Word) and other related financial systems with the ability to apply in a financial setting.
• Has a global outlook and appreciation for individual perspectives and backgrounds; has ability to identify and develop talent within the organization.