Director of FP&A

TAT Technologies (“TAT”) is a fast-growing profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products and repair services. TAT is a strategic global partner to leading players in the aerospace industry and specializes in providing innovative commercial, defense, OEM and repair/overhaul solutions. Our experience, flexibility, and commitment to meeting customer’s requirements have positioned us to be a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, OEM’s, airlines, MRO’s, air forces and defense organizations. TAT employs more than 600 employees’ worldwide, with facilities in the US and Israel.

The Director of FP&A is a significant role within TAT Technologies leading a key vertical in the financial management of the company. This includes financial forecasting, KPI’s, budgeting process, operating plan, projects/bids costing, which includes price costing and pricing models to support winning proposals, cost analysis and cost controls. The Director of FP&A will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities and other projects requested by management. This role acts as the analytical/economic engine of the company to provide “optimal” business decision making. The Director of FP&A reports to the CFO and will work closely with the commercial team.

 Main Responsibilities

• Create costing and pricing model for the various product lines and key customers

• Develop tools to monitor and report on profitability, cost increases, annual price escalations, and recommendations for future improvements

• Dedicated to report on key KPI’s and cost drivers to facilitate a performance dialogue, manage multiple real time cost control to support GM’s and BUM with meeting their monthly and quarterly goals

• Partner directly with the financial controllers and operation directors to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews

• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance

• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis

• Develop financial models and analyses to support sales opportunities and strategic initiatives

• New proposal and contract review and risk assessments including unusual costs, investments needed and legal wording

• Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool, Salesforce and Dashboard reports

• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies

• Lead the enhancement and compliance of Business Finance processes, standards and systems

• Manage a team of five to ten people across various locations

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Economics, Finance or Business

• 3+ years of experience in similar or progressive roles (manufacturing company experience is a plus)
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles

• Experience with a major company or a division of a large company
• Hands on, able to roll up sleeves and perform day to day activities besides managerial role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels
• A demonstrated record of success
• Good professional judgment
• High energy and a passion for a growth-oriented environment
• Highly organized and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects across an organization
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated
• The ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Work experience in a multi culture working environment including experience in working in matrix organization and reporting routines to corporate
• Exposure to development of cost and pricing models

Preferred Requirements

• MBA
• Aviation industry MRO experience

TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunities – TAT TECHNOLOGIES is committed to maintaining a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.