Finance Manager

JetZero; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Equity tax advisory

Supportive culture

Job summary

JetZero is seeking a Finance Manager to partner across the organization, owning budgeting, capital planning, and business case development to drive data‑driven investments. The role emphasizes supporting scaling operations and strategic initiatives, working with cross‑functional teams and providing insights to leadership.

Ideal candidates will have aerospace industry experience, strong modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of financial analysis experience, including capital planning and business case modeling.
• Experience in the aerospace industry or a comparable environment.
• Experience with budget vs. actuals analysis and variance reporting.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills; able to work with three-statement financials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Dynamic, fast-moving, mission-driven environment with ambiguity tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Lead department budget preparation and guide department leaders to understand and manage spending.
• Lead capital planning and forecasting, partnering with cross-functional teams to allocate resources and prioritize multi-year investments.
• Own the budget vs actuals process, identifying variances and delivering actionable insights to finance leadership and stakeholders.
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close, reviewing actuals vs plan and contributing to management reporting.
• Develop and analyze business cases for new programs and initiatives, evaluating ROI, risk, and strategic fit.
• Manage internal and external reporting to meet business and program commitments.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Three-statement model

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

What is JetZero?

Today’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.

JetZero is developing blended‑wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero‑emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel.

The JetZero Team

We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon‑free flight is better for both passengers and airlines around the world.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and help drive smarter, data‑driven investment decisions across the business. This role will focus on budgeting, budget vs. actuals analysis, capital planning, and business case development, with particular emphasis on supporting our scaling operations and priority initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary financial business partner across the organization, leading department budget preparation and guiding department leaders to understand and manage their spending.
• Lead capital planning and forecasting, partnering with cross‑functional teams to allocate resources and prioritize multi‑year investments.
• Own the budget vs. actuals process, identifying and explaining variances and delivering actionable insights to finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Partner with Accounting during month‑end close, reviewing period actuals against plan, assisting with accruals, providing business context for variances, and contributing to management reporting packages.
• Develop and analyze business cases for new programs and initiatives, evaluating ROI, risk, and strategic fit to inform leadership decisions.
• Manage internal and external reporting to meet business and program commitments.

What You Bring:

• 5‑10+ years of financial analysis experience, including capital planning and business case modeling.
• Experience in the aerospace industry or a comparable environment — including engineering, manufacturing, banking, or consulting.
• Experience with budget vs. actuals analysis and variance reporting.
• Demonstrated analytical and modeling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, financial systems; and three‑statement financials.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial analysis clearly and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A genuine excitement for being part of a fast‑moving, mission‑driven company — energized by ambitious goals and eager to grow alongside the business.
• High level of tolerance towards ambiguity and uncertainty and ability to quickly adjust to dynamically changing inputs.

Compensation:

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Equity tax advisory services
• Supportive work culture

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.

• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
• The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross‑functional partners.
• The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view JetZero from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well‑thought‑out questions about the company, culture, and more.

Depending on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part of the interview process. Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.

JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation.