Finance Manager - Special Projects - Manchester Connecticut

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. Always Pursuing Better.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager, Finance - Special projects is responsible for the monthly, annual, and long-range planning and analysis process and functions, working closely with the leadership team to prepare and develop the quarterly Board of Directors presentations, and working with various levels of a global organization to drive financial and operational initiatives required to achieve the business objectives. In addition, this position will be responsible for managing special projects including but not limited to ongoing business transformation, diligence and integration activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs periodic planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for the organization
• Analyzes and reports monthly financial results
• Leads Finance arm of the Transformation Office
• Leads financial integration initiatives of acquired businesses
• Be a strategic partner for corporate functions, establishing and achievement of annual budgets
• Develops and maintains indirect cost rates and supports sites on all cost and pricing analyses
• Monitors and analyzes production sites' budgets
• Develops and analyzes site key financial and operational performance metrics
• Provides analyses for ad hoc or other business special projects that lend insight into key business drivers enabling operating management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategy to meet objectives
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting associated with functional strategic projects
• Assists in preparing quarterly Board of Directors and management presentations
• Performs other related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related business degrees
• Experience providing knowledge of indirect cost and rates and their impact to the business.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), pertaining to indirect rate structures and allowability of cost
• Seven (7) years of relevant financial planning & analysis experience
• Experience with Qlik BI or other BI tools
• Manufacturing experience
• Hyperion Planning knowledge preferred
• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Willing to travel (up to 25%)

DESIRED SPECIAL SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong analytical skills - demonstrated ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and lead teams
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate and present effectively to senior leadership team
• Ability to work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• Ability to read and interpret financial and accounting documents and reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Full time position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with an Employer Match and more! Visit www.Pursuit Aerospacegroup.com for additional information about the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Pursuit Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Pursuit Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.