VP, FP&A and Strategy - Columbus, United States - FlightSafety International Inc

Description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The VP, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Strategy is a key leadership role on the enterprise Finance team. This position leads all financial analysis efforts in support of strategic and tactical decision making by functional leaders and the Senior Leadership Team. This position is responsible for directing and leading the forecasting, reporting, analysis, and budgeting activities for assigned areas, as well as sales pipeline, deal management, M&A analysis, and financial return analysis. The VP serves as a strategic business advisor and critical enabler of strategy development and implementation, in addition to process and operational improvements and efficiencies. The VP is also responsible for enterprise Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A), as well as assisting with the financial rollup and consolidation for the various FlightSafety divisional units.

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plans for the business aviation, commercial aviation, and defense segments of the business
• Oversees the preparation, analysis and presentation of operating and departmental forecasts and budgets, including the enterprise 10-Year financial plan focused on long term business priorities and growth for the Senior Leadership Team and Board
• Partners with senior management to develop financial forecasts, incorporating and anticipating trends, business challenges, and mitigates risks across key segments and functions
• Anticipates developments in the market and economy, guiding the direction of the business through analysis and influence
• Acts as a strategic and financial advisor to FlightSafety functional leaders and the Senior Leadership Team in the areas of operations, commercial and business unit strategies, simulator and deal management, general & administrative functions, and overall business development
• Establishes benchmarks, develops internal financial operations reports and key metrics, and translates complex questions into data-driven analyses, to assist leadership in managing the fiscal discipline of their functions
• Responsible for preparation, consolidation, and presentation of materials and messages for executive management, the Board, and Berkshire Hathaway Aviation Services
• In partnership with Compensation, develop and model sales commission plans
• Drives operational improvement and influences cost containment efforts across functional areas
• Distills, communicates, and educates on financial results and outlooks in a manner aligned with the audience
• Partners closely with accounting and business unit leaders during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to evaluate results and explain variances
• Prepares sales deal analysis and options in partnership with the Sales team
• Participates in negotiations with key suppliers and works to develop favorable commercial terms
• Understands constituent needs/issues and develops actionable reporting tools, processes and work-product
• Presents solutions and timelines to functional leaders and the Senior Leadership Team
• Implements, monitors, and enforces proper financial and internal controls in compliance with company guidelines
• Builds and leads a high-performing Finance team; provides feedback & coaching to help team develop professionally and grow their skills
• Travel as required
• May perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field of study, required
• Advanced degree, a plus
• Related certification(s), a plus

• 15 years of relevant financial experience
• 7+ years' experience in a supervisory capacity
• Experience operating in a matrixed organization supporting one or more business units or internal functions
• Experience in strategic advisership that directly influences the organizations operating plan
• Experience in project management
• Experience in SAP or similar ERP system

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to senior leaders, middle management, and individual contributors
• Ability to independently collaborate across a broad spectrum or stakeholders and senior leaders in a matrixed operating environment to achieve mutually beneficial results
• Ability to build rapport as a strategic partner, vertically within the business unit, as well as with senior leadership and other cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes rapidly, meet necessary timelines, and perform in a fast-paced work environment
• Results-oriented with high drive to independently achieve objectives and formulate project plans or results from ambiguous directives
• Problem solver with a focus on process and detail orientation
• Focus on continuous improvement with the ability to drive organizational change
• Ability to anticipate accounting, financial reporting and operational issues, identify implications, determine impact and implement an appropriate action plan
• Demonstrated achievement of influencing business strategies using data analytics
• Robust communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent working knowledge of financial systems, statements, and reports
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Demonstrated strength in the ability to motivate and lead a team of Finance professionals
• High regard for ethics; compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite or related software, in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Other software programs may be required

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.