Principal Financial Planning & Analysis Partner

Archer Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated in Silicon Valley seeks a senior Finance leader to own planning, budgeting, and financial analysis for a high-impact program. You’ll partner with executives to design and track the annual operating plan and drive data-driven decisions.

The role requires deep FP&A knowledge, ERP experience (Adaptive Planning, SAP), and strong collaboration across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Base pay ranges between $204,400 and $255,500 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Finance or related field.
• Experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or Product Development in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes, data structures and systems.
• Experience with FP&A tools and ERP systems (Adaptive, SAP).
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Excel modeling skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and budgeting for a critical program with senior management.
• Refine data systems and tools to track performance and provide reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide analytical rigor for strategic initiatives.
• Create and monitor KPIs to measure performance against financial objectives.
• Prepare internal and external executive reports including board and close processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accuracy and efficiency of financial data analytics.
• Deploy dashboards via BI tools such as Sigma and Claude.
• Leverage FP&A and ERP systems (Adaptive Planning, SAP) knowledge in daily work.

Skills

Finance experience

ERP systems

Excel modeling

FP&A software

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

MBA preferred

Tools

Adaptive Planning

SAP

Job description

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead planning and budgeting for a critical program in the Engineering organization by collaborating with senior management and business groups to design, track and measure annual operating and financial plan
• Refine data systems and tools to track performance, provide reporting solutions and enhance operational insights
• Collaborate with the business stakeholders to provide analytical rigor and evaluate strategic initiatives
• Create and monitor KPIs to measure performance against key financial objectives
• Create internal & external executive reporting documents including board, financial close and other management presentations
• Partner with other cross functional teams to implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of financial data analytics
• Deploy data visualization dashboards via BI tools such as Sigma and Claude
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and ERP systems such as Adaptive Planning, SAP etc.

What You Need:

• 10+ years of experience in Finance or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting; MBA strongly preferred
• Experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or Product Development teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Finance and accounting processes, data structures and systems in a public company environment
• Experience with FP&A software tools (Adaptive) and ERP systems (SAP)
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong excel modeling analytical skills to influence data based decisions
• Highly organized with an strong attention to detail
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $204,400 - $255,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.