Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Contour Aviation Headquarters - Smyrna, TN 37167

Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and hands-on Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our leadership team. This role will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, driving financial insights and decision-making across all business units. The Director will lead forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and performance analysis to support strategic growth and operational excellence across Contour Airlines.

Contour Airlines offers:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
• Health, vision, and dental coverage as well as short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies.
• Participation in our 401(k) savings plan with a Company match up to 6%.

Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Contour Airlines understands that some applicants may need reasonable accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss any specific needs that you may have.

Contour's rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.

Summary of Essential Duties

• Lead the company's annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and business cases
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial guidance, track KPIs, and evaluate operational performance
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, President, and Board of Directors
• Enhance and automate FP&A tools and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across the organization
• Monitor industry trends, economic indicators, and competitive benchmarks to inform financial planning
• Support M&A activities, scenario modeling, and ad hoc strategic projects as needed
• Lead and develop a small team of financial analysts
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Be at least 23 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A and/or corporate finance with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a strong executive presence
• Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional teams and driving financial performance
• High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
• MBA or relevant advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred
• Airline industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or other cloud-based ERP systems preferred
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Must have experience and be highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and related software.
• Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal history records check.
• Must understand, read, and write English.
• Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Possess strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have well-developed people skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbally delivered with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required for the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the position. Please be advised that the duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.