Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance Manager | Strategic Finance Business Partner

Aerospace & Defense | Executive Visibility | High-Impact Leadership

Looking for a role where your analysis actually drives decisions? Join a world-class aerospace and defense organization where you'll partner directly with Operations, Manufacturing, Flight Operations, Sustainment, and Executive Leadership to influence strategy, improve performance, and help shape the future of the business.

This is more than budgeting and reporting. You'll be a trusted advisor, financial strategist, and business partner helping leadership navigate complex operational decisions while leading a team focused on driving efficiency, profitability, and growth.

What You'll Be Driving

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities
• Develop monthly forecasts and quarterly financial outlooks
• Support Estimates-at-Complete (EAC) and strategic planning initiatives

Business Performance & Insights

• Monitor labor utilization, inventory, overhead, and capital expenditures
• Identify financial risks and opportunities within operational budgets
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and actionable recommendations
• Translate financial data into business insights that support smarter decisions

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Flight Operations, and Sustainment leaders
• Help drive profitability, operational efficiency, and business performance
• Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership
• Serve as the finance voice in key operational discussions

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and mentor members of the Operations Finance team
• Improve forecasting methodologies, reporting tools, and financial processes
• Drive automation, efficiency initiatives, and best practices across the organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

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

Experience in a government contracting environment

Strong understanding in FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Cost Accounting

Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities

Executive-level PowerPoint and presentation skills

Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance partners

Understanding of:

• Labor utilization and rate management
• Inventory accounting
• Costing methodologies
• Overhead structures
• Forecasting and planning

Bonus Points For

SAP experience

Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or operational finance experience

Knowledge of MRP systems, project costing, inventory costing, and cost transfer processes

Experience supporting executive leadership teams and strategic business reviews

Why Join Us?

Join a globally recognized aerospace and defense innovator

Partner directly with executive and operational leadership

Drive decisions that impact business performance and profitability

Lead a team and help shape the future of Operations Finance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $155000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Exposure to senior leadership including Directors and Vice Presidents Opportunity to lead and develop finance talent Direct impact on multi-million-dollar operational decisions Career growth within a highly respected aerospace and defense organization Relocation assistance available Long-term stability supporting critical national defense programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.