FP&A Manager - Aerospace

Job Overview

The Aerospace, Defense, & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit within TE seeks a FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts, support strategic objectives, and drive financial performance. The successful candidate will perform technical analysis to find present and financial performance by gathering, assessing, preparing, and summarizing recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts. The FP&A team also performs economic research and studies in rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities and performance, and the impact of government requirements.

This position reports to the Director, FP&A for the AD&M Business Unit within TE and will work to support the Business Unit and Finance strategic objectives. In addition to standard FP&A responsibilities, this role will have a unique component of responsibility as the FP&A Manager and Business Partner supporting our Marine, Oil, and Gas (MOG) Subvertical Business within AD&M. Because of this additional responsibility, this role will have a matrix reporting to the Director Finance, MOG. This is a high visibility role with frequent exposure to Business Unit, Segment, and Corporate leadership, requiring a high level of financial acumen and professional communication skills.

This position is remote, with a hybrid work arrangement if located near one of our major offices. Travel is expected to be 10%—25%.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Forecasting

• Lead the monthly close and financial review process
• Lead FP&A reporting and analysis, providing concise explanations on financial performance variances, and recommending corrective actions, where applicable
• Driving forecasting accuracy on Budgets, Quarterly, Monthly & Weekly reporting files, and driving ownership & accountability.
• PM/Commercial analytics (Market, NPI, Share gain), Booking, billing, margin reporting/forecasting by product and plant with emphasis on price, volume & margin mix analytics.

Forecasting & Reporting

• Drive execution of the quarterly commitment forecasting processes, ensuring clear two-way communication of input assumptions, assessments, and feedback.
• Develop and deliver tiered reporting packages
• Assist in the preparation of Business Unit and Segment financial reporting including, Quarterly Earnings and IR materials, Quarterly Business and Operating Reviews, Management Business Reviews, etc.

Analytics and Compliance

• Take a leadership role in the development and utilization of data analytics and visualizations, increasing our digital footprint, by providing actionable insights on business and KBM performance, reducing cycle time and increasing transparency in periodic and ad hoc reporting, and creating capacity for value-add activities and increasing business partner engagement
• Drive ownership between MOG business partners & FSC to maintain a favorable AR PD>30
• Maintain a strict focus on Safety and Compliance
• Support Ad hoc & special projects as required

What your background should look like:

This position is remote, with a hybrid work arrangement if located near one of our major offices. Travel is expected to be 10%—25%.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred (Professional certifications such as CPA/CMA preferred)
• 7+ years experience in Finance. Experience in Oil & Gas, Marine, Defense industry or large, global, matrix organization preferred. 
• +5 years in FP&A and/or manufacturing Finance
• FP&A experience managing P&L and Balance Sheet Risks. 
• Experience developing analytical capabilities for a finance organization ideally in a Manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Organization and Prioritization Skills: Leads with an organized and standard approach. Must be able to handle multiple complex and conflicting deliverables.
• Analytical & Technical Skills: Highly analytical and intuitive, ability to translate complex financial data into actional insights and strategic recommendations. Highly skilled in Excel and experience in financial modeling and forecasting. Advanced knowledge of financial software and tools.
• Collaboration & Communication: Highly effective at collaborating, especially with cross-functional colleagues. Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Preferred: Experience in Oil & Gas, Marine, and Defense industry preferred. Experience in large, matrix, global organizations. 
• Fluent in English. 

Competencies