Director Financial Planning & Analysis

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At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

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CAES is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Defense Systems division is seeking a highly motivated Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Director, reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Finance.

This position requires an individual who can establish processes and systems to drive accuracy and efficiency into all FP&A activities and deliverables across all IDS Product Lines/Sites. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills including: the ability to understand P&L, AOP, LRSP, Forecasts and make recommendations to the Defense Systems Senior Leadership Team. This role will coordinate the Finance cadence and deliverables across all functions.

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will have significant interaction with Senior Leadership Team, Product Line (PL) Directors, PL Finance Lead, PL FP&A Analysts, and Program Controls Analysts of varying levels. The selected candidate will be responsible for establishing a weekly and monthly cadence across all product lines which will include: communicating deadlines and expectations to PL FP&A analysts to support the necessary reviews as well as comply with all due dates, providing the Sr. Director with accurate and timely analysis of financial performance (bookings, sales, profit and cash) on a weekly basis, early identification and communication of issues impacting financial performance, and participating in all Senior Leadership reviews (Element of Cost reviews, Short Range Opportunity reviews, Cash reviews, etc.).

The selected candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and constraints as well as have the ability to multitask across multiple sites / Product Lines. This position requires the ability to provide top level program planning guidance as well as the ability to summarize, package, and present information to all levels of management.

• The development, consolidation, and analysis of the Three-Year Plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) financials.
• Support of all closing activities, development of forecast and all related analysis.
• Development, analysis and negotiation of all rates and factors.
• Development, analysis and tracking of functional budgets, B&P, and capital.
• Affordability analysis, problem solving, and brainstorming to achieve results, as well as risks and opportunities identification and analysis to minimize risk.
• Preparation for and support of DCAA, DCMC, and external (PwC) audits.
• Preparation of all financial metrics and analysis for management and external reviews.
• Lead ROIC and working capital processes.
• Special analysis including benchmarking, investment analysis, productivity and continuous improvement activities
• Forecasting balance sheet, income statement and P/L statements.
• Establish and maintain a high-performing FP&A team with strong focus on training and development across Finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• Ten (10) years of applicable work experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Program Finance or related areas of finance.
• Prior work experience with a USG defense contractor.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) concepts, related systems, and processes.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Budgeting, Rates and variance analysis skills.
• Risk and Opportunity analysis skills.
• Flexibility and problem-solving capabilities.

Salary Range: $162,000 - $240,000 annually (San Diego, CA).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.