Strategic Finance Partner for Programs & Forecasting

Moog; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select X

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial partnership across programs in Buffalo, NY. The role drives forecasting, KPIs, and cost control while partnering with program directors, engineering, and planning to meet commitments.

Ideal candidates hold a finance-related degree and 7+ years of experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to influence decisions with clear financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in finance, accounting, and/or auditing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex spreadsheets, advanced functions, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain customer-centric relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Program Directors, Program Managers, Engineering, and Planning leaders to understand strategic objectives and support execution of program commitments.
• Develop program financial metrics and KPIs, monitor performance against commitments, and drive accountability for achieving financial objectives.
• Support program forecasting, estimates at completion (EACs), cost performance monitoring, and risk and opportunity assessments.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reporting, and financial review processes.
• Analyze financial results and prepare monthly and quarterly reports with variance analysis against forecast, plan, budget, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics that improve visibility into program performance and key financial drivers.
• Collaborate with finance teams across the organization to improve processes, communications, and reporting effectiveness.
• Support annual budgeting activities and provide financial analysis for special projects, business cases, and investment evaluations.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to functional leaders through reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and automate manual reporting activities

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Moog is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial partnership across programs in Buffalo, NY. The role drives forecasting, KPIs, and cost control while partnering with program directors, engineering, and planning to meet commitments.

Ideal candidates hold a finance-related degree and 7+ years of experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to influence decisions with clear financial insights.