Eastern Airlines - Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Eastern Airlines LLC•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

At Eastern Airlines and Eastern Air Express, innovation, discipline, and operational excellence drive our growth. As a dynamic aviation organization supporting charter, government, and global operations, we rely on strong financial leadership to guide strategic decision-making and sustainable expansion. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role will partner closely with executive leadership to drive data-informed decisions, improve financial visibility, and support long-term growth initiatives. The Director of FP&A is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis across the enterprise. Reporting to executive leadership, this role will provide actionable insights that align financial performance with operational goals. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with business acumen and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
7–10+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
Aviation, transportation, or capital-intensive industry experience preferred.
Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
Experience with financial systems (ERP, budgeting software, BI tools).
Ability to synthesize large data sets into clear executive-level insights.
Strong communication skills and executive presence.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional initiatives.
High attention to detail with strong analytical rigor.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.
Aviation, transportation, or capital-intensive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning process.
Develop rolling forecasts and financial models to support operational and strategic initiatives.
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, and cost structures.
Support fleet planning, route analysis, contract evaluation, and growth initiatives through financial modeling.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
Analyze variances between budget, forecast, and actual results.
Provide executive-level dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, HR, and Finance teams to align financial strategy with operational execution.
Provide cost analysis and margin insight across business units.
Support contract pricing and government-related financial analysis as needed.
Enhance financial planning tools, systems, and reporting processes.
Drive automation and efficiency improvements in reporting and forecasting.
Ensure data integrity and financial transparency across departments.