Job Description
We are seeking two dynamic and experienced Finance Leads to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan and serve as strategic business partners for our $80-100 million product lines within the commercial aviation industry. This role requires a hands-on individual with a strong understanding of financial statements, FP&A, and a proven ability to provide insightful guidance to business leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the "CFO" for a product line, providing financial leadership and insights.
• Analyze financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive business action.
• Build and maintain financial models, incorporating key performance indicators.
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with cash conversion improvement by increasing inventory consumption and collections on receipts.
• Conduct profitability analysis and pricing strategy.
• May oversee a small team (1-3 people).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
o Develop and manage the annual plan and monthly forecasts for the product line.
o Monitor financial performance against plan and forecast, providing variance analysis and insights.
o Prepare and present financial reports & underlying KPIs that drive the key financial metrics of Orders, Sales, EBITDA and Cash
o Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
2. Pricing:
o Create scenario-based financial models to support bid and proposal activities, analyzing different pricing and cost structures.
o Ensure price escalations are executed and implemented into SAP
o Provide financial analysis and recommendations for competitive pricing strategies based on cost buildup and market conditions.
3. Program Finance:
o Support program managers with financial analysis and reporting for ongoing projects.
o Track and report on program costs and revenue variances
o Provide financial guidance and support for new program proposals and business cases.
4. Strategic Partnership:
o Act as a strategic partner to the Product Line Leader, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and achieve business objectives.
o Lead financial reviews and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in FP&A, pricing, and program finance
Strong commercial manufacturing background
Strong understanding of income statements and balance sheets
Experience in FP&A, P&L ownership, and financial modeling. Comfortable with SAP and Excel, and adaptable to new FP&A tools.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience working in a private equity-owned company (preferred).
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.