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As we continue to grow in San Antonio, we strive to continuously strengthen our finance capabilities. We are looking for a Site Finance Director to support both our Airlines & Fleets (A&F) Commercial and Military, Helicopters & Energy (MH&E) Divisions

What you’ll do:

• Partnering
  • Site strategy: lead appraisal and integration of new engine platforms. Negotiation and engagement with San Antonio Port Authority and external customers/vendors in support of expansion, development and/or regeneration opportunities 
  • LEAP business partner: member of the SBU leadership team, delivering finance and business commitments. Focal point-of-contact with external stakeholders (e.g. CFM, airline/lessor customers and supply chain vendors) alongside embedding an effective Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to optimize capacity utilization and deliver sales pipeline
  • Forecast leadership: development and program management of both Annual and Long-Range Operating Plans (AOP/LRP) to deliver short/medium/long-term commitments, with key stakeholders actively engaged and accountable
  • Cross-sector finance functional leadership: report to and deputize for the sector VP’s of Finance, including wider engagement to Divisional leadership teams and the Executive Leadership Team (e.g. COO & CFO) to deliver commitments
  • Cost vs. benefit analysis: develop rapid prototyping methodologies to empower both finance and non-finance team members in evaluating the risks and opportunities associated with specific issues 
  • Change leader: promote a culture of continuous improvement, both within finance as well as across cross-functional teams to improve underlying process efficiency and forecast accuracy
• Maintain the Control Environment
  • A&F Commercial  Division: oversight of the LEAP & RB211 finance team including month-end closing, forecast updates and AOP/LRP generation. Interface with CFM and Rolls-Royce and airline customers to deliver financial commitments
  • MH&E Division: oversight of the J85, F110 & T56 finance team including month-end closing, forecast updates and AOP/LRP generation. Interface with government institutions to deliver financial commitments plus statutory audit compliance 
  • Shared service cost control: develop and execute robust cost allocation methodologies across five existing platforms and ensure scalable growth associated with future platform integration
  • Improve forecast accuracy: drive standardization via driver-based forecasting methodologies, with KPI’s kept at the forefront of site and sector personnel to drive decision making support and action via Monthly Operating Reviews (MOR’s)
  • Promote FP&A best practice: pioneer change management in conjunction with Corporate and Divisional  FP&A teams, to embed improvements including data visualization to facilitate decision support
  • Government Contracts: Ensure site compliance with all site Government Contracts, to include in-person audits and subsequent action closure/remediation
• Develop and Retain Talent
  • Performance management: lead direct reports and their teams to raise-the-bar in delivering results and becoming integrated business partners across cross-functional Divisional teams
  • Bench strength: upskill the finance team, reconciling technical and behavioral competencies and performance against the Control Environment and Partnering pillars that deliver functional growth objectives
  • Development: create a pipeline whereby finance team members develop both personally and professionally, to include nomination for internal leadership development training courses and appropriate accreditations
  • Harmonized finance team: cross-fertilization of knowledge and experience across the site as one consolidated finance team, with coverage across both Divisions and accountability to deliver site-wide commitments

What skills you will require:   

• 7+  years finance leadership experience with proven ability to communicate results to senior executives in a timely manner
• Advanced analytical & financial modeling skills
• High degree of proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint, with a passion to optimize digital solutions in transforming data to provide real-time decision support 
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills & ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective & efficient manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and develop ad hoc, unstructured analysis 
• Government contracting/audit experience 

Preferred characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (or MBA); CPA designation preferred but not required
• Aerospace finance experience, preferably with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Airline, Asset Management or associated vendor/supplier to the aerospace industry

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 5 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off 
• Bonus Opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

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StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.