Queen's Aerospace Finance Manager

The-engineering-society-of-queen-s-university; Kingston; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at an established institution focused on advancing drone technology. As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing a new budgeting system and enhancing operational efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of motivated students dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aerospace design. Collaborate with technical teams and lead the Finance Sub-team to drive sponsorship income and outreach efforts. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey towards excellence in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Develop a new budgeting system for financial planning and sponsorship.
• Lead the Finance Sub-team and collaborate with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Enhance team operations and streamline business processes.
• Manage financial reports and improve organization of purchase details.

Skills

Financial Reports

Organization and Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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The aerospace industry is among the fastest-growing industries worldwide. In 2024, the market size was estimated at 373.6 billion USD and is projected to double by 2034.

At Queen’s Aerospace Design Team (QADT), we are dedicated to pushing boundaries with the development of high-performance & autonomous UAVs for national and international competitions in Canada, Europe, and the United States. With the continued growth in industry aerospace applications in recent years, QADT has experienced unparalleled expansion, with a dedicated team of over 150 undergraduate students.

Last year, our technical team developed two new UAVs from scratch to compete at the AEAC 2025 student competition in Medicine Hat, Alberta. These include a fully carbon fiber fixed-wing aircraft with a two-axis gimbal for wildfire detection and mapping, and a heavy-lift quadcopter designed for autonomous water delivery for fire suppression. Concurrently, the research team authored two papers for submission to the IMAV conference and the VFS student design competition, focusing on DBD plasma actuators for airflow reattachment and hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft design for extended loitering time.

This year, we are advancing with new designs and initiatives, aiming to expand our capabilities and compete in both the AEAC 2026 and the AIAA Design, Build, Fly competition in Wichita, KS, while continuing to publish innovative research.

QADT offers a unique platform for students across disciplines to gain technical experience in Aeromechanics, Electrical, and Software fields, conduct research in diverse areas, and develop skills in business and management. We seek motivated individuals to help develop advanced drone technology and push the boundaries of student team achievements.

We look forward to your application.

‘Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.’

— Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI flying ace

Moving forward, QADT is focusing on enhancing team operations and streamlining business processes, particularly increasing sponsorship income and outreach. The Business Operations Division comprises Sponsorship, Marketing, and Finance subdivisions.

The Finance Manager, as part of the Executive team, will develop a new budgeting system to improve the organization of purchase details, sponsorship & donation revenue, and financial planning. The role involves leading the Finance Sub-team and collaborating closely with the Director of Business Operations and technical teams to implement an efficient system.

Interested? More details about these teams are available here: https://qadt.notion.site/Busin...

Expected skill development includes:

• Financial Reports
• Organization and Analysis
• Project Management

We prioritize your written application and interview over your resume in our selection process.

Application deadline: May 11th, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)

Interviews will be conducted online after the deadline. We are happy to accommodate interview needs—please inform us how we can assist.

For questions or concerns, email [e-mail] or contact @queensaero on Instagram.

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