Director, Finance FP&A - Standard Aero

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director

Location:  USA: Scottsdale, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, Maryville, TN; or Canada; Winnipeg, MB, Summerside, PEI.  

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As we continue to grow, we continue to strengthen our FP&A capabilities. We are looking for an FP&A Director to support our Airlines & Fleets (A&F) sector.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain the Control Environment
  • Preparation & consolidation of monthly reporting packages including management presentations, key performance indicators, forecasts & variance analysis.
  • Ensure business KPIs (corporate scorecard) and data are accurate and effectively distributed to key stakeholders.
  • Oversee the management reporting structure in the Company’s Oracle ERP (Financial Statement Generation – FSG)
  • Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including program management, consolidation and analysis 
  • Assist with FP&A integration activities related to acquisitions and corporate strategy
• Partnering
  • Partner cross-functionally/sectors to generate accurate financial and business reporting and to understand drivers vs. prior forecast, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and prior years
  • Drive alignment between the Sales, Operations and Finance teams in optimizing load/capacity balancing, resourcing and cost conscious focus on scalable growth
  • Coordinate with finance leadership team to align with FP&A directives/initiatives, driving alignment across the global finance organization
  • Support the ongoing data requests of the Group CFO, Sector President + VP Finance and Corporate VP FP&A
  • Champion continuous improvement & efficiencies in FP&A activities; partner with site business units to implement process improvement initiatives

What skills you will require:   

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A with proven ability to communicate results to senior executives in a timely manner
• 3+ years of financial leadership at the management level
• Advanced analytical & financial modeling skills
• High degree of proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint, with a passion to optimize digital solutions in transforming data to provide real-time decision support 
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills & ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective & efficient manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and develop ad hoc, unstructured analysis

Preferred characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or MBA); CPA designation preferred but not required
• Aerospace finance experience, preferably with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Airline, Asset Management or associated vendor/supplier to the aerospace industry

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 5% 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off 
• Bonus Opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.