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Job Description

We are seeking two dynamic and experienced Finance Leads to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan and serve as strategic business partners for our $80-100 million product lines within the commercial aviation industry. This role requires a hands-on individual with a strong understanding of financial statements, FP&A, and a proven ability to provide insightful guidance to business leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the "CFO" for a product line, providing financial leadership and insights.

• Analyze financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive business action.

• Build and maintain financial models, incorporating key performance indicators.

• Partner with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Assist with cash conversion improvement by increasing inventory consumption and collections on receipts.

• Conduct profitability analysis and pricing strategy.

• May oversee a small team (1-3 people).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

o Develop and manage the annual plan and monthly forecasts for the product line.

o Monitor financial performance against plan and forecast, providing variance analysis and insights.

o Prepare and present financial reports & underlying KPIs that drive the key financial metrics of Orders, Sales, EBITDA and Cash

o Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.

2. Pricing:

o Create scenario-based financial models to support bid and proposal activities, analyzing different pricing and cost structures.

o Ensure price escalations are executed and implemented into SAP

o Provide financial analysis and recommendations for competitive pricing strategies based on cost buildup and market conditions.

3. Program Finance:

o Support program managers with financial analysis and reporting for ongoing projects.

o Track and report on program costs and revenue variances

o Provide financial guidance and support for new program proposals and business cases.

4. Strategic Partnership:

o Act as a strategic partner to the Product Line Leader, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and achieve business objectives.

o Lead financial reviews and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in FP&A, pricing, and program finance

Strong commercial manufacturing background

Strong understanding of income statements and balance sheets

Experience in FP&A, P&L ownership, and financial modeling. Comfortable with SAP and Excel, and adaptable to new FP&A tools. Experience working in a private equity-owned company (preferred).