Sr. Manager - Finance, Planning, & Analysis (Aviation)

PHI Aviation, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation, LLC is seeking a key leader to oversee financial planning and analysis for its Americas business unit. This role involves leading the annual planning process, preparing financial reports, and presenting insights to management. Candidates should have a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, with a minimum of 8–10 years' experience in finance and accounting.

The ideal applicant will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in finance systems. This full-time position is based in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering opportunities to optimize profitability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in business administration, finance and accounting.
• At least 2 years in key financial management roles.
• Experience in senior-level finance roles partnering with operations management.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to motivate teams within tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Direct business and operational financial planning and analysis activities.
• Lead annual business planning process and forecasts.
• Present findings to senior management and prepare financial reports.
• Identify areas for profitability improvement and optimize supply chain spending.
• Design systems to track financial metrics and participate in M&A analysis.

Skills

Business Administration

Financial Management

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Hyperion

OneStream

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

As a key leader in the organization, this position is responsible for directing the business and operational financial planning and analysis activities for the Americas business unit.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate the annual business planning process, monthly and quarterly forecasts and periodic risk and opportunity meetings with management.
• Identify and explain the key drivers of variances to prior periods, current forecasts and annual plans.
• Present detailed findings to senior management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.
• Recognize changes to plans or projects when appropriate and ensure they are reflected in the current outlook or forecast.
• Proactively identify and communicate areas of profitability improvement for the company.
• Maintain and review detailed financial models including forward‑looking P&L, cash flows and balance sheets.
• Assist in evaluating and forming long‑range financial plans.
• Create and streamline FP&A reporting packages.
• Review and report on the financial performance of the organization to the company leadership.
• Implement and update a financial scorecard to maintain consistent financial reporting data and analysis across the organization.
• Strengthen the link between operational metrics and P&L reporting.
• Partner with business leaders in Business Development, Operations and Finance to provide financial direction and guidance on key contracts and significant business initiatives.
• Evaluate the financial return of large capital expenditures and oversee the capital planning and review process.
• Utilize financial valuation models to properly evaluate capital investments and leasing opportunities (e.g., Aircraft Dry Leasing business).
• Assist the organization in optimizing supply chain spending and target costing initiatives.
• Identify and recommend actions in high‑impact areas for cost and productivity improvements.
• Design effective processes and systems (e.g., OneStream reporting and forecasting capability) to track financial metrics against expectations and plans, including predictive measures that identify potential shortfalls.
• Participate in and complete special projects and M&A analysis as required by senior management.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• Support Destination Zero Practice by ensuring safety is a core consideration in all tasks.
• Actively participate in Stand‑Up, Speak‑Out, and Take‑Action initiatives—report safety concerns, near misses, and incidents to management and use Stop Work authority when necessary.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in business administration, finance and accounting or operational roles.
• Minimum of 2 years in key financial management roles.
• Experience in a senior‑level finance role, partnering with operations management at multiple levels and implementing financial management strategies.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in finance and accounting systems (e.g., ERP, Hyperion, OneStream) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.