FP&A Analyst

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. 

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. 

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do: 

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through. 

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community. 

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter. 

We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation. 

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds. 

We Are Looking For 

The FP&A role supports financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for an aerospace distribution business serving OEM and aftermarket (MRO) customers. The position partners closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Global Finance to drive revenue growth, margin optimization, inventory efficiency, and cashflow discipline in a long-cycle, compliance-driven environment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• 1. Financial Planning & Forecasting 
  • Lead annual budget (AOP), quarterly forecast, and long-range plan (LRP) processes 
  • Build and maintain revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA forecasts by: 
    • Customer (OEM / MRO / Airline / Defense) 
    • Program (JIT, LTA, VMI, spot buy) 
    • Product line (fasteners, bearings, electronics, chemicals, etc.) 
• 2. Revenue & Margin Analysis 
  • Analyze sales mix, pricing, rebates, and contractual margins (LTA vs ad-hoc orders) 
  • Monitor gross margin drivers: 
    • Vendor price increases (e.g. Howmet, NMB, Cherry, Monogram) 
    • Customer pricing pass-through 
    • Freight, duties, and handling costs 
  • Support pricing decisions and margin improvement initiatives with Sales & Procurement 
• 3. Inventory & Working Capital FP&A 
  • Partner with Supply Chain to analyze: 
    • Inventory aging and excess/obsolete (E&O) exposure 
    • Turns, DOH, and slow-moving stock 
    • JIT/LTA inventory commitments and cash impact 
  • Model inventory investment vs revenue growth trade-offs 
  • Support initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle (CCC) 
• 4. Management Reporting & Business Review 
  • Prepare monthly business reviews (MBR), dashboards, and executive presentations 
  • Track actual vs budget/forecast with clear variance explanations 
  • Develop KPIs including: 
    • Revenue & GP by customer/program 
    • Inventory turns & aging 
    • AR aging & credit exposure 
    • Operating expense efficiency 
• 5. Cross-Functional Business Partnering 
  • Act as finance partner to: 
    • Sales (pipeline, bookings, shipment timing) 
    • Operations/Warehouse (throughput, labor efficiency) 
    • Procurement (vendor negotiations, MOQ impact) 
  • Support new customer onboarding, large contract bids, and commercial reviews 
  • Provide financial insights for headcount planning and travel/OPEX control 

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 
• Minimum of 5 years FP&A/Commercial finance experience. 
• Strong preference for aerospace, industrial distribution, manufacturing, or supply-chain-intensive industries 
• Experience with inventory-heavy, mid margin, high-volume businesses is a plus 
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills (Power Query / Pivot / scenario models) 
• Strong understanding of: 
• Gross margin mechanics 
• Inventory and working capital 
• Revenue timing and shipment-based businesses 
• Ability to translate complex data into clear executive insights 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
• High attention to detail with a commercial mindset 

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.