Operations Finance Manager
About The Position
This role is for an Operations Finance Manager who will serve as a Strategic Finance Business Partner in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The position offers executive visibility and high-impact leadership opportunities. The manager will partner directly with Operations, Manufacturing, Flight Operations, Sustainment, and Executive Leadership to influence strategy, improve performance, and shape the future of the business. This role involves more than just budgeting and reporting; it requires acting as a trusted advisor, financial strategist, and business partner to help leadership navigate complex operational decisions while leading a team focused on driving efficiency, profitability, and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Experience in a government contracting environment
- Strong understanding in FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Cost Accounting
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities
- Executive-level PowerPoint and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance partners
- Understanding of: Labor utilization and rate management, Inventory accounting, Costing methodologies, Overhead structures, Forecasting and planning
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience
- Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or operational finance experience
- Knowledge of MRP systems, project costing, inventory costing, and cost transfer processes
- Experience supporting executive leadership teams and strategic business reviews
Responsibilities
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
- Develop monthly forecasts and quarterly financial outlooks.
- Support Estimates-at-Complete (EAC) and strategic planning initiatives.
- Monitor labor utilization, inventory, overhead, and capital expenditures.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities within operational budgets.
- Deliver meaningful variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Translate financial data into business insights that support smarter decisions.
- Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Flight Operations, and Sustainment leaders.
- Help drive profitability, operational efficiency, and business performance.
- Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Serve as the finance voice in key operational discussions.
- Lead and mentor members of the Operations Finance team.
- Improve forecasting methodologies, reporting tools, and financial processes.
- Drive automation, efficiency initiatives, and best practices across the organization.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Exposure to senior leadership including Directors and Vice Presidents
- Opportunity to lead and develop finance talent
- Direct impact on multi-million-dollar operational decisions
- Career growth within a highly respected aerospace and defense organization
- Relocation assistance available
- Long-term stability supporting critical national defense programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
