Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

What You’ll Do:

As Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will be a critical thinker, problem solver, and decision-maker supporting company-wide strategic initiatives.  Reporting directly to the Global Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO and executive leadership team, you will spearhead forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and support fundraising, investor relations, and ad-hoc business case development. This role will be an integral part of bringing financial perspectives to strategic decisions across the business.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Develop, lead, and continually refine a dynamic three-statement forecast, incorporating the latest business updates and proactively identifying ways to improve efficiency and growth
• Present monthly reports and insights that not only inform but empower business leaders to make impactful decisions
• Play a key role in the development of Board presentations and materials to accurately reflect business intelligence to crucial stakeholders
• Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) across the company to ensure alignment and attainment to company objectives and goals
• Craft insightful reports and dashboards, unveiling financial performance, trends, and strategic areas for improvement
• Develop data-driven investment theses, business cases, and evaluation criteria for growth and efficiency-oriented initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, FP&A, analytics, business intelligence, and/or strategy
• Expert knowledge of financial statements and corporate finance concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and work experience
• Exceptional proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel for financial modeling preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with traditional start-up software, including NetSuite (enterprise software)
• Regular travel is not expected

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working in a startup environment
• Experience in fundraising and interacting with top tier venture capital firms
• Ability to work directly with investors and board of directors, being able to understand and communicate what’s important at the right altitude
• Ability to partner with departmental and functional leaders as a Finance team representative and liaison
• Aerospace, Defense, and Government industry and enterprise software knowledge

You don’t have to meet every qualification listed - if your skills are transferable and you meet the minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply.  

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

Location: Remote 

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.