FP&A Manager

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in financial modeling, analysis, and strategic planning, with hands-on experience supporting inventory-heavy operations, labor-intensive cost environments, capital projects, and enterprise-level forecasting within a for-profit organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline

• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or cost accounting

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and scenario analysis

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Quantum, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or aviation-related platforms

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Strong communication abilities with the capability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

This position plays a key role in enhancing financial transparency, operational performance, margin improvement, and strategic decision-making within a dynamic aviation organization.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across aviation parts sales, aircraft leasing, and corporate departments

• Collaborate closely with multiple departments

• Partner with business leaders to develop detailed revenue and expense forecasts, including labor, materials, overhead, warranty, logistics, and parts

• Maintain and enhance corporate cost center budgeting models while overseeing global allocation methodologies and processes

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing budget to actual results and provide actionable recommendations

• Analyze gross margin, EBITDA, and overall profitability across business units and product lines

• Develop executive-level dashboards, KPI reporting, and financial performance metrics

• Evaluate direct and indirect cost allocations and support capital expenditure planning

• Identify cost reduction and operational efficiency opportunities while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards

• Ensure budgeting and reporting processes align with internal financial policies, audit requirements, and industry regulations

• Support internal and external audits through financial analysis and documentation preparation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Program Management teams

• Provide financial guidance to support contract negotiations and long-term service agreements

• Assist executive leadership with strategic planning through scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis