Finance Manager

JetZero•Long Beach, CA

26d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

JetZero is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and help drive smarter, data-driven investment decisions across the business. This role will focus on budgeting, budget vs. actuals analysis, capital planning, and business case development, with particular emphasis on supporting our scaling operations and priority initiatives.

Requirements

5-10+ years of financial analysis experience, including capital planning and business case modeling.
Experience in the aerospace industry or a comparable environment — including engineering, manufacturing, banking, or consulting.
Experience with budget vs. actuals analysis and variance reporting.
Demonstrated analytical and modeling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, financial systems; and three-statement financials
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial analysis clearly and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
A genuine excitement for being part of a fast-moving, mission-driven company — energized by ambitious goals and eager to grow alongside the business.
High level of tolerance towards ambiguity and uncertainty and ability to quickly adjust to dynamically changing inputs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial business partner across the organization, leading department budget preparation and guiding department leaders to understand and manage their spending.
Lead capital planning and forecasting, partnering with cross-functional teams to allocate resources and prioritize multi-year investments.
Own the budget vs. actuals process, identifying and explaining variances and delivering actionable insights to finance leadership and business stakeholders.
Partner with Accounting during month-end close, reviewing period actuals against plan, assisting with accruals, providing business context for variances, and contributing to management reporting packages.
Develop and analyze business cases for new programs and initiatives, evaluating ROI, risk, and strategic fit to inform leadership decisions.
Manage internal and external reporting to meet business and program commitments.