Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Albany International Corp.•Rochester, NH

16d

About The Position

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is a global leader in advanced composite components for the aerospace and defense industries. We specialize in producing highly engineered, complex composite structures, enabled by our proprietary 3D‑reinforced composite technology. This capability allows customers to use lightweight, high‑performance composites in applications where traditional materials or conventional composites cannot meet demanding geometry, durability, or performance requirements. AEC’s products play a critical role in major commercial and defense platforms. We manufacture the composite fan blades and cases used exclusively in the CFM LEAP engines that power the Boeing 737‑MAX and Airbus A320neo families, and we produce over 200 composite components across all variants of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter. AEC is a subsidiary of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) and is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, with additional manufacturing and assembly operations in New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, France, and Mexico. The Director of FP&A serves as the enterprise leader for financial planning, forecasting, performance analytics, and decision support across Albany Engineered Composites. This role ensures financial rigor, operational alignment, and strategic insight across AEC’s defense and commercial composites portfolio, including major programs such as CH‑53K, LEAP, missile structures, and emerging eVTOL platforms. To provide the financial clarity, analytical discipline, and forward-looking insight required to drive predictable performance, support program execution, and enable strategic growth across AEC’s global operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
Strong command of forecasting, long‑range planning, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Experience with program finance (cost‑plus, fixed‑price, rate‑sensitive programs).
Proven partnership with Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
Proficiency with ERP/BI systems (SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, or similar).
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing finance teams.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to composites, aerospace structures, or high‑mix manufacturing.
Familiarity with rate development, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost drivers.
Experience supporting capital planning, pricing strategy, footprint decisions, or M&A integration.
Understanding of government contracting and compliance‑heavy environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual operating plan, long‑range strategic plan, and rolling forecast processes across all AEC sites and programs.
Integrate program, operations, supply chain, and commercial inputs into a cohesive financial outlook that supports both business-unit and corporate requirements.
Drive forecast accuracy through disciplined assumptions, scenario modeling, and proactive risk/opportunity management.
Partner with Program Management to ensure financial alignment with program baselines, cost profiles, and contractual requirements (including cost-plus, fixed-price, and rate-sensitive programs).
Support Operations and Supply Chain with cost analysis, productivity modeling, capacity planning, and make/buy financial assessments.
Provide financial leadership for rate development, inventory management, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Own monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and executive-level insights that translate data into clear business implications.
Elevate financial storytelling for the AEC President, CFO, and corporate leadership—highlighting trends, drivers, and recommended actions.
Lead financial modeling for strategic initiatives, including capital investments, footprint decisions, pricing strategies, and M&A integration.
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support technology investments, program transitions, and long-term growth planning.
Strengthen FP&A processes, tools, and data integrity across the enterprise, driving automation, standardization, and improved cycle times.
Partner with IT and Corporate Finance to enhance ERP, BI, and reporting capabilities.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team that operates with analytical rigor, business partnership, and accountability.
Build FP&A capability across AEC through coaching, standard work, and cross-functional alignment.