Director Financial Planning and Analysis

ALIGN PRECISION; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and space manufacturing sector seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to oversee financial operations, strategic analysis, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FP&A within a manufacturing context and possess strong leadership skills. This role requires collaboration with senior leadership to drive operational performance and optimize costs, primarily through remote work with occasional travel.

Benefits

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation pay

Paid sick days

Monthly mobile phone stipend

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in developing complex financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to operational teams.
• Identify trends and opportunities through deep analysis.

Skills

Business acumen

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance

Advanced degree

CPA

Tools

Financial software

Excel

Power BI

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The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key member of the Finance organization and is responsible to oversee all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis within our manufacturing operations. This role is critical in partnering with senior leadership to drive operational performance, cost optimization, and long-term value creation. The Director of FP&A will not have any direct reports but will work closely with business unit Controllers. The position will be remote based and will require travel to business units.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, deep manufacturing finance experience, and a proven track record of leading high-impact financial processes. This individual will be able to manage processes and systems to achieve an effective environment of financial analysis that is supportive of the overall business. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and have demonstrated the ability to design, communicate, and manage financial analyses at the parent company and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the CFO, the Director of FP&A will interface with all members of the company’s leadership team and with all company functional areas, including manufacturing, IT, and business development, as well as with others. She or he will be energized by the opportunity to understand the overall business and help the company achieve broader strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this person will be responsible for all aspects of our company’s financial planning and analyses. The Director of FP&A will work closely with the Company’s VP, Controller and the operational teams to refine and support an effective environment of financial planning and controls. Duties include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models that support scenario planning and business decision-making.
• Align financial plans with key operational metrics
  
  

Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic finance partner to operations, supply chain, and plant leadership teams.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights that support operational and executive decision-making.
• Partner with production leaders on cost management, capital investment evaluations, and resource planning.
  
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through deep analysis of plant-level and corporate performance.
• Track and report on key manufacturing metrics including COGS, inventory turns, and margin profiles
  
  

Team & Process Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of analysts supporting multiple manufacturing sites or divisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and DOA standards
  
  

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a business with multi-site manufacturing operations
• Experience developing and managing complex financial models including those used for budget compilation, investment analysis modeling (i.e ROI analysis) and general financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience taking raw data and creating a reporting output that clearly identifies opportunities and drives improvements
• Proficient in financial software with high level Excel skills, Power BI experience a plus
• Experience working in a PE backed company
• Exceptional communications skills, including ability to communicate with all levels of organization
• Attention to detail and highly organized, proactively identify and problem solve
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and good independent judgment
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive change in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture.
  
  

Education/Certification:

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance. Advanced degree preferred. CPA a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: the expected base salary range for this position is up to $200,000 per year depending on experience, paid weekly.
• Bonus: attractive, competitive annual bonus plan based on performance and profitability.
• Benefits: employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend
  
  

Additional Notes

ALIGN PRECISION is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ALIGN PRECISION are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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