Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement financial roadmap and strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks to guide decision-making.
• Consult with decision makers, including functional leaders regarding budgetary matters.
• Oversee the review of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Support strategy and negotiations on large capital expenditures including real estate leases, facilities, machinery, etc.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into business performance, variance analysis, and key financial metrics.
• Present financial reports and analysis to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate risks and safeguard company assets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement, implementing initiatives to improve financial performance.
• Hire and mentor additional team members as the company grows.
• Develop, implement, and understand FP&A tools and systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity, preferably in a high-growth start-up.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong ability to develop effective consultative working relationships with senior leaders within the organization. 
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and associated DCAA government guidelines and policies
• Experience working with a hardware-focused business model with Engineering R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Supplier Management, and Cost Accounting.
• Experience working in a DoD Government contracting environment.
• Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.
• ERP/MRP experience, Acumatica preferred.
• Experience building and creating executive-level summaries of financial data that is presented to Executive Leadership
• Experience meeting critical deadlines and developing reports to drive solutions and process improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills: the individual will need to be comfortable working through complex processes and systems changes.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint.