Manager, FP&A

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our team in a hybrid capacity at one of our office locations in Solana Beach, CA; Dayton, Ohio; or Tampa, FL. 

This position leads budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and modeling activities to support strategic decision-making. The role collaborates cross-functionally to deliver insights, drive process improvements, and present findings to senior leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the process around developing budgets, financial forecasts, operating plans and modeling tools
• Create financial forecasts based on a solid understanding of GAAP
• Collect, combine and analyze information for the annual operating plan and forecasts
• Analyze trends and variances in all areas of operations, revenue, cost of sales, indirect expenses and capital expenditures
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies
• Analyze complex financial information to provide accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Communicate complex matters in a comprehensible manner to a broad group
• Prepare and present monthly presentations to management team
• Implement and work with business intelligence tools and dashboard reports
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the project control teams to consolidate project and contracts revenue and cost of goods sold on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for monthly financial reporting packages.
• Support senior management and directors with in-depth analysis and ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, budgeting systems and BI required.
• Ability to distill complex findings and concepts into key data-points and visualizations.
• Proven ability to successfully lead and manage cross-functional projects.
• Self-motivated problem solver with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Leadership Competencies.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

Experience:

• 4+ years of relevant analytical experience.
• Government contracting experience and working familiarity with government accounting and reporting systems strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing/product based experience preferred.

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.