Financial Planning and Analysis Leader
About The Position
About Hera Technologies: Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision metallic and non-metallic components for the Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Commercial Airline sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. Our team is driven by excellence, integrity, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic FP&A Leader to oversee our financial planning and analysis function. This role is critical in shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving performance insights, and supporting executive decision-making. The FP&A Leader will partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to ensure financial rigor, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in FP&A leadership
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate data into actionable insights
- Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Dynamics365, Oracle, Epicor, IFS, Power BI, etc.)
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense sector preferred but not essential
- Experience with manufacturing software (JobBOSS, ProShop, etc.)
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or Tier 1 aerospace customers
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Deliver financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
- Build the financial model for part numbers and platforms to determine appropriate cost for use in pricing models
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions.
- Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to track business performance
- Prepare executive presentations with clear, data-driven narratives
- Drive process improvements and implement financial systems/tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Benefits
- Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Paid holidays
- Discretionary bonuses
- Incentivized cash-based employee referral program for non-management employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
