Sr. Director, Corporate FP&A

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

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About The Position

For over 50 years, AeroVironment has been a leader in advanced technologies and diverse innovations that have redefined how the world drives, flies, and connects. AeroVironment If you thrive on a culture of relentless problem-solving and invention and want to work for a global front-runner where you tackle real-world challenges, then AeroVironment is the place for you. Come join our group of innovative thinkers and discover how collaborative efforts produce extraordinary products that touch lives around the world. You can be a part of the team that developed these firsts: a controlled human-powered aircraft, the modern consumer electric car, a tiny hummingbird-like drone and a helicopter that flew on Mars. We also set flight records in near-space with our solar-powered aircraft, and we re-shaped the battlefield with portable, hand-held, tactical drones and loitering munitions. We have cemented our reputation around the world and in record books as unrivaled technological pioneers, including seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. While engineering for the future is what we do, we are ever-mindful of our strong commitment to purpose — to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. The products and solutions we provide our customers help to save lives and contribute to a more sustainable environment. Join us to help push beyond the realm of the possible with such future-defining technologies as robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity to generate ever-more meaningful actionable intelligence for our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed. Summary Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Corp Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), the Sr. Director of Corporate FP&A will provide financial leadership to the executive team and segment leaders, operating as a business partner and trusted advisor. This role will have direct responsibility for all corporate financial planning and analysis matters, including business modeling and strategic planning along with review and challenge of the budgets/forecasts and performance of the business. Primary success factors will be meeting or exceeding the corporate consolidated financial performance as reviewed by executive leadership, ability to improve the effectiveness of the internal financial, business control environment, driving working capital, cash flow performance, and financial reporting to executive leadership including Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 15+ years of finance experience required within the Aerospace and Defense or Technology field with minimum 8+ years of direct managerial experience
• Experienced with Financial Planning Systems (Oracle EPM / Hyperion)
• Experienced managing budgets and the annual planning process
• Experienced preparing financial models
• Experienced in a public company
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA / CMA or advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrates strong written and analytical skills with experience presenting financial information to executive level management.
• Demonstrates competency work cross functionally and influence others through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives, growth initiatives, and risk management.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate goals.
• Capital Management: Participate in assessment and recommendations of the company's capital structure, including debt and equity, to optimize capital allocation and cost of capital.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, assess investment opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Risk Management: Drive scenario analysis using data driven recommendations and provide assessments to executive leadership.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, including financial due diligence and post-transaction integration.
• Management Financial Reporting: Prepare management financial reporting presentations, including reports for the Board of Directors, offering insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Treasury Management: Drive optimization in cash flow management, investment strategies, and banking relationships to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering professional development and a culture of excellence.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and reporting obligations for a publicly traded company.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive