FP&A Director 16758896

Cherry Bekaert•Austin, TX

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a private equity–backed innovator in aerospace and space technology shaping the future of defense and national security. With recent contract wins and rapid growth, this is a dynamic, outcome‑driven environment where rigorous financial leadership directly enables mission success. As Director of FP&A, you will be the senior strategic finance partner accountable for enterprise planning, program performance visibility, and board/investor reporting. You’ll lead the end‑to-end FP&A operating cadence—translating program realities into executive insights, optimizing indirect rates, and enabling disciplined growth across a complex GovCon portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CFA a plus.
10–15+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including substantive GovCon exposure and 3–5+ years leading FP&A teams or program finance functions.
Deep familiarity with FAR/CAS, indirect rate structures (fringe/overhead/G&A), and DCAA/ICE support; EVMS exposure a plus.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling; ERP/BI experience (Navision/Business Central preferred; Power BI/ Tableau/ similar BI).
Comfort with pricing models for T&M/CPFF/FFP and scenario‑based sensitivity analysis.
Executive‑ready communicator who can distill complexity into decisions; proven ability to influence cross‑functional leaders (Operations, Program Management, BD/Capture, Contracts).
Bias for action, strong judgment, and the ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast‑changing environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA/CFA a plus.
EVMS exposure a plus.
ERP/BI experience (Navision/Business Central preferred; Power BI/ Tableau/ similar BI).

Responsibilities

Architect and lead the annual operating plan (AOP), multi‑year long‑range plan (LRP), quarterly re‑forecasts, and monthly outlooks across corporate and multiple programs.
Establish standard work: calendar, deliverables, and review forums for portfolio performance, cash, bookings, and backlog.
Build integrated models spanning bookings, revenue recognition, margin, cash conversion, and indirect rates; deliver weekly/monthly dashboards with variance drivers and leading indicators.
Partner with Program Finance/Operations to drive resource allocation, EAC/EVM‑aligned forecasts, risk/opportunity registers, and corrective action plans.
Oversee pricing strategies and cost proposals for T&M, CPFF, and FFP; review BOEs, rate applications, fee strategies, and sensitivity scenarios to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
Align capture/proposal finance with business development; standardize pricing templates, approvals, and audit‑ready support files.
Lead the creation of CEO/CFO packages, board decks, investor updates, and lender communications—clear narratives, crisp visuals, and defensible assumptions.
Drive short‑ and long-term cash forecasts, working capital, and capex prioritization; run scenarios on program start/stop, rate changes, and contract mix to inform decisions.
Implement FP&A tooling and automation (ERP/BI integrations, driver‑based models, report standardization); uplift data quality, definitions, and lineage.
Champion best practices in forecasting, close partnering with Accounting, Program Control, and Compliance.
Build and lead a high‑performing FP&A team (recruit, develop, and mentor analysts/managers); set goals, define career paths, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.