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Castelion · 21 hours ago

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

4+ years exp

Castelion is focused on innovative defense development and production, aiming to enhance America's military capabilities. The FP&A Manager will lead financial planning and performance management processes, enabling informed decision-making in a rapidly scaling defense hardware company.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Nicholas Sparks

Responsibilities

Own the company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes

Build, refine, and maintain detailed financial models to inform strategic decision-making

Manage monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, and reporting for leadership

Partner directly with engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management to track spend vs plan, headcount forecasts, program budgets, and capital allocation

Lead financial inputs for proposals, pricing models, and new customer opportunities

Prepare materials for board meetings, investor updates, and internal operating reviews

Design and implement scalable FP&A tools, dashboards, and processes as the company grows

Mentor and guide junior team members and build the foundations of a future FP&A organization

Qualification

Financial modelingBudgetingForecastingCross-functional collaborationERP/BI systemsGovernment proposalsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOwnershipInitiative

Required

4+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance, or similar roles

(experience in aerospace/defense, manufacturing, or high-growth startups strongly preferred)

Advanced financial modeling skills and strong command of Excel; experience with ERP/BI systems a plus

Proven ability to work cross-functionally, gather inputs, pressure-test assumptions, and drive clarity

High level of ownership, urgency, and comfort operating in a fast-changing environment

Ability to distill complex technical and financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving

High Commitment, High Initiative

Clear Communicator

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State