VP of Financial Planning and Analysis (contract position)

Location: Remote with ability to travel up to 50%

Summary:

We are seeking a growth-oriented, data-driven, highly analytical and detail-oriented VP of Financial Planning and Analysis to support a contract role.  The VP of FP&A will be a key business partner to support the customer CFO and senior executives, as well as Business Development to drive financial performance, ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, and support long-term growth initiatives.  The VP will lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis efforts within a highly regulated Aerospace & Defense (A&D) environment.  The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in program finance, government contracts (e.g., FAR/DFARS), and complex project-based accounting.

What Makes This Role Unique

• It will be supporting the build out of a highly functioning finance organization for a growing aerospace and defense portfolio.
• It will work across departments and support project and company revenue and profitability.
• It will be exposed to a wide range of contract sizes, customers, types and financial

Essential Functions:

• Support the customer FP&A team, developing complex financial reporting models, consolidations, and performance reporting frameworks, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support the annual budget process (AOP) and interim forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Responsible for updating the monthly operating review presentation and quarterly BoD presentation with all supporting financial information including KPIs
• Responsible for enhancing certain finance, accounting functions and processes, as assigned (e.g. month-end close).
• Support documentation and control of key processes throughout the finance organization.
• Assist in pricing, rate, and bid reviews and process to ensure they are financially sound and competitive.
• Support stand-up and/or integration of new business units/product lines/facilities/acquisitions.
• Implement new forecasting, consolidation, and reporting tools and lead integrations with CRM, ERP, and other business systems.
• Support the CFO with cash management and forecasting.
• Implement and manage corporate and shared services allocations across businesses and ensure compliance with GovCon regulations.
• Partner with the management team and operations to improve operational efficiency, margin, and cash flow.
• Participate in the strategic planning process, ensuring plans align with long-term financial goals of the platform.
• Provide due diligence and support to the CFO for potential acquisitions, including data collection and financial modeling.
• Other process and reporting duties, as required and assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive Aerospace and Defense manufacturing experience in FP&A and project finance with at least 5 years of leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FAR, DFAR and CAS.
• DCAA and DCMA experience including implementing and maintaining CAS Disclosure Statements, ICP, FPRA packages, and provisional billing rates.
• Complete understanding of financial statements, cash flow management, and operational metrics.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and possesses a passion for forecasting and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sophisticated financial models, scenario analyses, and business intelligence tools.
• M&A due diligence and transition experience a plus.
• Strong communicator, adaptable, and relationship builder experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to pivot and successfully adapt in a constantly changing environment.
• S. Citizen and ability to obtain a secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 50%