Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a high-caliber Director of FP&A to serve as the financial backbone of a complex, multi-program aerospace enterprise. This is a senior leadership role with direct oversight of several Program Finance Managers and full ownership of corporate-level financial planning, budgeting, consolidation, and executive reporting. The role reports to the VP of Finance and sits at the intersection of program-level financial execution and company-wide strategic planning. The right candidate brings a combination of strategic financial leadership and operational depth. We are looking for someone who sees process gaps as opportunities and takes pride in creating systems and discipline in their areas of oversight. This role will help shape how the organization thinks about financial performance, resource allocation, and long-term value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred.
12+ years of progressive FP&A, program finance, or financial controlling experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology, including 4+ years in a senior leadership or management role.
Proven track record managing and developing a team of senior finance professionals.
Deep expertise in corporate financial planning and consolidation (AOP, rolling forecasts, LRP, and board-level reporting) across a multi-program environment.
Hands-on experience with enterprise budgeting and consolidation software (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, OneStream, Planful, Hyperion, or equivalent).
Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, FAR Part 31, DFARS, and CAS principles.
Advanced financial modeling skills with ability to build, own, and critically evaluate complex driver-based models independently.
Experience preparing materials for leadership and executive meetings, investor due diligence, or fundraising processes.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and evaluate three Senior Program Finance Managers across R&D, government and commercial contracts, and capital development programs.
Set consistent FP&A methodologies, analytical standards, and compliance expectations across all program finance functions.
Serve as the escalation point for complex program financial issues and cross-program resource allocation decisions.
Drive accountability and continuous improvement through standardized EAC processes, variance frameworks, and reporting templates.
Assess team capabilities and act (through coaching, process redesign, or hiring) to ensure the finance function scales with the organization.
Own the FP&A side of the monthly close calendar: program forecast collection, actuals-vs.-forecast bridge, and management reporting package.
Ensure revenue recognition treatments (POC, point-in-time, milestone-based) are reflected accurately in both program EAC files and corporate models.
Maintain a consistent corporate reporting framework: standardized KPI definitions, calculation methodologies, and presentation formats.
Support external audit coordination, preparation of supporting schedules, and responses to technical accounting inquiries.
Consolidate program, business unit, and functional inputs into an integrated corporate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with full reconciliation to program-level actuals.
Design and enforce the budgeting and consolidation process (templates, timelines, review cadences, and version control).
Own and administer the corporate budgeting and consolidation platform.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages to the CFO and executive team with clear bridge analyses and driver attribution.
Provide guidance to the program finance team on FAR Part 31, DFARS, and CAS (cost classification, allowability, and allocability).
Support internal and external audits related to program financials and government contract compliance.
Collaborate with Contracts and Legal on financial provisions within customer agreements.
Ensure all CPR/IPMR data submitted to government customers is reconciled to corporate financial records.
Oversee indirect rate disclosure compliance, ensuring provisional rates submitted to DCAA reflect the current cost structure.