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Canopy Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago

Financial Planning and Analysis Leader

Ontario, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision components for the Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Commercial Airline sectors. The FP&A Leader will oversee the financial planning and analysis function, shaping the company's financial strategy and supporting executive decision-making.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes

Deliver financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions

Build the financial model for part numbers and platforms to determine appropriate cost for use in pricing models

Partner with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions

Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to track business performance

Prepare executive presentations with clear, data-driven narratives

Drive process improvements and implement financial systems/tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualification

Financial modelingForecastingVariance analysisERP systemsBI toolsAdvanced ExcelAerospace experienceLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)

7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in FP&A leadership

Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate data into actionable insights

Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Dynamics365, Oracle, Epicor, IFS, Power BI, etc.)

Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel

Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Willingness to travel to customers' locations or other Hera sites as needed

Ability to use a computer and most common software programs to complete assignments

Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and online

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience in Aerospace & Defense sector preferred but not essential

Experience with manufacturing software (JobBOSS, ProShop, etc.)

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or Tier 1 aerospace customers

Benefits

Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Incentivized cash-based employee referral program for non-management employees

Company

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees