Finance Manager Field Operations - Air Methods LLC

Job Summary

The Finance Manager, Field Operations will be responsible for supporting all finance activities associated with operational revenue and operational cost to support Air Methods bases. The Manager will be responsible for annual budget forecasting, monthly re-forecasting, and preparing month end financial presentations for Executive Leadership to understand trends and explain variances. This role will keep a close working relationship with the Regional Vice Presidents and Area Managers of Air Methods bases to support the operations teams (pilots, medics, mechanics, base managers) in maintaining profitable bases. The Finance Manager will also be involved in working closely with accounting to ensure accuracy in the financials at a base level within the finance ERP system. This role will support the business by providing analysis and insight in such areas as financial and expense performance, forecasting, savings initiatives, working capital, flight hours, and investments. The Finance Manager will have a very strong data skillset and be comfortable owning large financial and operational models that link between systems. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at all levels of the organization including supporting setting the annual budget and leading the monthly re-forecasting process for both revenue and cost at a base level.
• Creation of monthly reporting packages for leadership including analysis of financial results and variances to budget. Lead the month end close process for field operations with accounting.
• Building and maintaining financial and operational data models that link between finance and operational systems. Support IT, data, and analytics projects that improve the connection between operational cost/operational revenue systems and financial ERP system.
• Partner with the Regional Vice Presidents and Area Managers and as a financial leader for strategy and growth. Ensure that finance is supporting key decisions and cost control at a base level.
• Manage two financial analysts; ensure quality performance, good relationships with the field, and opportunities for growth in the organization.
• Participate and lead cross-functional corporate initiatives and projects.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Finance or Accounting from four-year college or university and six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Finance or business experience in aircraft operations or a previous role focused on operational cost or operational revenue preferred.
• FP&A and budgeting experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Analytics (MSBA) preferred.

Skills

• Ability to execute and meet finance reporting deadlines, while also keeping regular touchpoints and strong relationships with Field Operations team.
• Experience working in an operational cost or operational revenue role and driving improvements/cost savings in a matrixed environment.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to summarize detailed trends into concise takeaways in reporting packages. Able to efficiently communicate verbally to financial and operational executives.
• Strong data modeling skills in Excel and high level of comfort working with large data sets. Additional analytics skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake also preferred.
• Ability to investigate trends and variances and proactively coordinate with operational teams to understand the underlying operational drivers of the variance. Can develop and present recommendations from accurate assessments and/or analysis.
• Ability to work cross functionally between accounting and field operations teams to clear roadblocks and understand financials. Proficient accounting skills in order to support and investigate month end entries required to maintain accurate financials.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business situations, strategies, theory, processes, management, budgeting, and operations.
• Ability to tackle ambiguous situations and develop solutions with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude.

Computer and Data Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Data analytics skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or Snowflake preferred.
• Experience navigating reporting for manufacturing ERPs and finance ERPs (Workday Adaptive) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.