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Pursuit Aerospace · 1 day ago

Manager, Finance and Special Projects

Manchester, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and exceptional customer service. The Manager, Finance & Special Projects is responsible for managing special projects aimed at expanding margins and improving cash flow, including project planning, financial management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, goals, milestones, schedules, and deliverables to guide financial projects from start to finish

Financial Management: Create and manage budgets, forecast expenditures, monitor spending, and conduct post-project financial reviews to ensure projects stay within financial limits

Risk Identification & Mitigation: Analyze potential financial and operational risks, create mitigation strategies, and adjust plans to minimize impact on project success

Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between finance, operational teams, senior management, and external partners by providing clear, timely progress updates and managing expectations

Team Leadership & Coordination: Direct activities of project teams, motivate members, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage conflicts to ensure smooth project progression

Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed financial and status reports for senior leadership, ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, regulations, and internal control standards

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and implement revised financial policies

Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of finance projects and special initiatives

Collaborate with finance, accounting, IT, and operational/functional teams to align project scope and timelines

Track project costs, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to stay on budget

Facilitate meetings, document progress, manage project documentation, and present findings

Support training and change management efforts related to new Initiatives, financial systems or procedures

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisAdvanced Financial ModelingProject ManagementQlik BIManufacturing ExperienceHyperion PlanningAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related business degrees

At least 7 years of financial planning & analysis experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis

Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred

Master's degree in accounting, finance or business

Experience with Qlik BI or other BI tools

Manufacturing experience

Hyperion Planning knowledge preferred

Advanced financial modeling skills

Strong analytical skills – demonstrated ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations

Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), pertaining to indirect rate structures and allowability of cost

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage and lead teams

Ability to communicate and present effectively to senior leadership team

Ability to work with team members in a hands-on capacity

Ability to read and interpret financial and accounting documents and reports

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization