Director of Financial Planning & Analysis [FP&A]

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Tucson, AZ (onsite) or Remote (travel as needed)

 

Company Overview

At World View, we are committed to responsible technology leadership in the collection, analysis, and delivery of actionable information from strategically deployed persistent sensors in the stratosphere.

We deliver on-demand, scheduled, and historical aerial data and analytics through stratospheric sensor deployments that provide persistent coverage, higher resolution, and differentiated value relative to traditional aerial and space-based imagery sources.

 

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analytics to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance. This role partners closely with leaders across Products & Programs, Business Development, Program Support, and Corporate functions to translate strategy into measurable financial plans, deliver timely insights on results and drivers, and strengthen financial discipline as the company scales.

The Director of FP&A owns the planning cadence (annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, long-range plan), develops fit-for-purpose financial models and KPI frameworks, and leads a high-performing team that enables clear, actionable visibility into revenue, margin, cash, and operating spend.

 

Role Responsibilities

· Own the end-to-end planning cadence, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, long-range plan (LRP), and scenario planning; ensure alignment between strategy, operating plans, and resource allocation.

· Lead monthly and quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis, driver-based insights, and performance narratives for executive leadership and, as needed, board materials for the parent company.

· Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, gross margin, opex, headcount, and cash; partner with business owners to define assumptions, sensitivities, and leading indicators.

· Establish KPI frameworks and dashboards that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes; drive adoption of standard definitions and a single source of truth in partnership with Finance, Data/BI, and functional leaders.

· Support strategic initiatives (pricing, go-to-market, product investment, capacity planning, make/buy decisions, M&A diligence and integration planning) with rigorous analysis and recommendations.

· Partner with the Controller to maintain disciplined close-to-report processes, reconcile actuals to management reporting views, assess accounting impacts, and improve the timeliness and accuracy of reporting.

· Drive cost management and investment governance, including budget ownership, spend approvals where applicable, and identification of efficiency opportunities while protecting strategic priorities.

· Lead, coach, and scale the FP&A team; define operating rhythms, development plans, and high standards for analytical rigor, stakeholder partnership, and executive communication.

· Own the FP&A tooling and process roadmap (planning system, reporting automation, data quality controls), reducing manual effort and improving self-service insights.

· Identify financial risks and opportunities; maintain forward-looking outlooks and recommend actions to improve outcomes (growth, margin, cash, and runway).

 

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA and/or CPA/CFA preferred.

· 10+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience, including 3–5+ years leading and developing teams.

· Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting, with demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders through clear insights and recommendations.

· Advanced financial modeling skills (three-statement concepts, unit economics, cohort/driver-based models, scenario and sensitivity analysis) and strong business judgment.

· Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS concepts and how accounting decisions impact management reporting and performance measurement.

· Experience with leading planning and reporting platforms (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Workday Planning, Oracle, NetSuite, Deltek Costpoint) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), with a demonstrated record of advancing automation, controls, and data quality.

· Excellent communication and executive presence: ability to craft concise narratives, present complex analyses, and align cross-functional leaders on decisions and tradeoffs.

· Highly effective business partner with the ability to operate at multiple altitudes, from strategic planning to detailed execution, in a fast-paced environment.

· Preferred: experience leading multi-entity FP&A in high-growth, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, or government contracting environments; deep contractor financial planning experience, including indirect rate forecasting, allowable/unallowable cost discipline, and familiarity with FAR; and a strong working knowledge of cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contract economics, including project- and program-level P&L management and EAC processes. Familiarity with revenue recognition, program economics, and capital planning is a plus.

 

What We Offer

This role offers broad scope, meaningful influence, and the opportunity to help shape how the business scales and operates.

You will work alongside experts in emerging technology and gain exposure to innovative ideas and programs shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, because we believe in supporting the whole person, not just the employee.

Our modern office environment is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with amenities including a stocked kitchen, on-site exercise area, and expansive views.

We are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives and every voice is valued. That commitment is grounded in five cultural pillars—Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own—which shape our employee experience and reflect our standards for ethical and sustainable business practices.

 

Some Final Notes

This description is intended to convey the general scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, which may evolve with business needs.

For remote team members, travel to headquarters and other locations will be required as business needs dictate. For Tucson-based team members, this is an onsite position.

World View is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that diverse perspectives strengthen our team.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.