Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Korn Ferry is partnered with an Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing company in their search for an FP&A Manager. Position Summary The FP&A Manager will serve as a key finance partner supporting enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This individual will work closely with program management, operations, and engineering teams to deliver actionable financial insights and support decision-making across the business. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and an opportunity to help build and scale FP&A within a growing, newly standalone organization. Key Responsibilities Support full-cycle budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting processes Build and maintain financial models for program analysis, cost structures, and long-range planning Develop variance analysis and deliver clear insights to business leaders Partner with program management to support program-level financial tracking, including EAC and margin analysis Own and enhance Power BI reporting and data analytics capabilities Support ERP transition efforts and ensure reporting infrastructure aligns with business needs Prepare materials for leadership, board, and investor reporting Develop KPIs and performance metrics tied to operational and financial outcomes Support ad hoc analysis and strategic finance initiatives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 5+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, ideally within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools Experience partnering cross-functionally with operations, engineering, or program teams Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment Preferred experience with government contract accounting (cost-plus, fixed-price, ASC 606) Experience with program finance, including EAC and margin analysis Hybrid role (3 days onsite) based in Murrieta, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr