Financial Planning and Analysis Leader

Centennial is partnering with a global aerospace manufacturing company who is seeking a sharp, self‑directed Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Leader to serve as the analytical engine behind our financial reporting, forecasting, and decision support. This high‑visibility role partners directly with the CFO, senior leadership, and investors — translating complex financial data into clear narratives that drive action.

The FP&A Leader will own the delivery of timely and relevant financial insights, proactive analysis, and critical investment and resourcing support that fuels profitable growth and operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong cross‑border collaboration with finance, accounting, operations, engineering, program management, supply chain, and sales. The role is based in Mason, OH and must be a US Citizen.

What You Will Do

• Lead financial analysis and insights across driver‑based forecasts, scenario modeling, and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages.
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models supporting revenue, profitability, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning.
• Publish monthly actual results with commentary on key performance indicators and variances to budget and forecast.
• Support long‑range strategic planning and scenario analysis to evaluate growth opportunities and business risks.
• Provide detailed analysis of financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct profitability analyses by customer, program, product line, and business unit; partner cross‑functionally to improve financial outcomes.
• Monitor revenue, bookings, backlog, labor utilization, manufacturing efficiency, and margin performance.
• Support board presentations, lender reporting, and other external financial reporting requirements.
• Support pricing strategies, customer proposals, and investment decisions through financial analysis.
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities and business cases for equipment, facilities, technology, and growth initiatives.
• Assist in M&A evaluations, integration planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor productivity, overhead absorption, and inventory performance.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enhance data integrity, automation, and reporting capabilities within ERP and BI systems.
• Lead and develop FP&A Analysts and the Treasury Manager.
• Support other finance and business partners as needed.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive finance, FP&A, or corporate finance experience.
• Experience in Big 4, private equity, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products strongly preferred.
• Ability to balance ad‑hoc and scheduled work, delivering insights quickly and at pace.
• Experience supporting organizations with annual revenues of $250M preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Mastery‑level financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through data‑driven analysis.
• Experience with accounting close processes, ERP systems, and BI platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Collaborative, high‑integrity, results‑oriented disposition.
• Commitment to company values and business ethics.