FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across all business units. This role plays a critical part in driving financial visibility, operational efficiency, margin optimization, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced and dynamic aviation environment. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with experience supporting inventory-intensive operations, labor-driven cost structures, capital investments, and enterprise-wide forecasting in a for-profit setting.

Responsibilities:
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process for aviation parts sales, aircraft leasing divisions and corporate functions work closely with repair station divisions (MRO) and drive more efficient and complete consolidated budget process
In advance of budgeting process, partner with business unit leaders to build detailed revenue and cost projections (parts, labor, materials, overhead, warranty, logistics).
Maintain and refine corporate cost center budget file and manage global corporate allocations methodology and process

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance analyses with actionable insights.
Focus on gross margin, EBITDA and net performance across product lines
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for executive leadership
Analyze direct and indirect cost allocations.
Support capital expenditure planning
Identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
Ensure budget processes align with financial policies, audit standards, and industry regulations.
Support internal and external audits with financial documentation and analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Program Management teams.
Provide financial insights to support contract negotiations and long-term service agreements.
Assist leadership in strategic decision-making through scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred
7+ years of budgeting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or cost accounting experience
Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, or MRO environment strongly preferred
Experience in inventory-heavy, project-based, or service-based operations is highly desirable
Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Quantum, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or aviation-specific platforms)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.