What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis position at Korn Ferry?
Korn Ferry is partnered with an Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing company in their search for an FP&A Manager.
Position Summary:
The FP&A Manager will serve as a key finance partner supporting enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This individual will work closely with program management, operations, and engineering teams to deliver actionable financial insights and support decision-making across the business. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and an opportunity to help build and scale FP&A within a growing, newly standalone organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support full-cycle budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting processes
- Build and maintain financial models for program analysis, cost structures, and long-range planning
- Develop variance analysis and deliver clear insights to business leaders
- Partner with program management to support program-level financial tracking, including EAC and margin analysis
- Own and enhance Power BI reporting and data analytics capabilities
- Support ERP transition efforts and ensure reporting infrastructure aligns with business needs
- Prepare materials for leadership, board, and investor reporting
- Develop KPIs and performance metrics tied to operational and financial outcomes
- Support ad hoc analysis and strategic finance initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 5 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, ideally within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
- Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with operations, engineering, or program teams
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Preferred experience with government contract accounting (cost-plus, fixed-price, ASC 606)
- Experience with program finance, including EAC and margin analysis
Hybrid role (3 days onsite) based in Murrieta, CA
SE: 510801198
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000