Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

We are looking to add a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to our team.  In this position, you will report directly to the CFO and collaborate closely with cross functional teams including Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, Program Management, Operations, Engineering and Business Development to provide strategic insights, ensure financial integrity, and optimize financial performance. Your contributions will play an essential role in leading and driving the company through increasingly rapid stages of growth.

• Develop and implement financial roadmap and strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Variance analysis done at the appropriate level for the appropriate audience from budget owners to executive management.
• KPI identification and tracking for all departments.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks to guide organizational  decision[KS1] -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.

• 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 and management 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process optimization tools such as Financial Planning software, ERP systems, or data and analytic tools (SAP, Oracle, Accumatica, etc.).
• 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: individual will need to be comfortable working through complex processes and systems changes.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and associated DCAA government guidelines and policies is preferred.