Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - L.A. or DENVER ONLY -Aerospace - Government Contractor

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) ManagerCONFIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH |DENVER, COLORADO OR EL SEGUNDO, CA | HYBRID HR Exchange is recruiting a hands-on FP&A leader for a growth-stage aerospace and advanced-manufacturing organization. The position partners directly with the CFO to establish the financial visibility, forecasting discipline, and program-level economics needed to scale production and support executive decisions.This is a high-impact individual-contributor role initially, with potential to expand as the business grows. We welcome candidates from aerospace, defense, government-contracting, industrial manufacturing, and other complex project- or hardware-based businesses.The OpportunityLead annual budgets, integrated three-statement rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, and actual-to-plan analysis.Own monthly executive reporting and quarterly Board financial packages covering revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, bookings, backlog, cash flow, and operating KPIs.Build revenue and backlog visibility: bridge bookings to recognized revenue, distinguish pipeline from contracted backlog, and assess timing and customer concentration risk.Partner with engineering, production, and program management on job costing, WIP, estimate-to-complete / estimate-at-completion (ETC/EAC), and program margin forecasts.Maintain a 13-week cash forecast and a rolling 12–18 month liquidity view; highlight working-capital needs, capital expenditures, and financing dependencies.Connect accounting, ERP/MRP, CRM and program data into reliable dashboards; improve controls, audit readiness, and reporting efficiency.Support strategic initiatives, capital planning, due diligence, and the CFO’s forward-looking decision-making.What We Are SeekingApproximately 6–10+ years of progressive FP&A, operational finance, or program-finance experience; scope and technical depth are more important than years alone.Advanced Excel and integrated financial-modeling skills, with demonstrated ownership of budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and executive-facing management reporting.Practical understanding of gross margin, project/program economics, working capital, and financial controls in a product, manufacturing, or contract environment.Ability to work independently, challenge assumptions constructively, and explain complex financial performance to non-finance leaders.Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA valued but not required.DifferentiatorsExperience in aerospace/defense or complex manufacturing; government-contract or milestone-based revenue; ETC/EAC and inventory/WIP accounting; ASC 606 or FAR/DFARS exposure; ERP implementations, Power BI/SQL; financing, M&A, Board reporting, or public-company readiness. These are advantages, not all prerequisites.Location, Compensation & ApplicationDenver metropolitan area preferred. A hybrid arrangement is available; U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered based on experience and collaboration needs.Annual compensation range: $150,000–$250,000, dependent on experience, role scope, and final leveling. [Confirm with client whether this represents base salary or total cash compensation before publishing.]Benefits and other compensation: [Insert employer-confirmed benefits, incentives/equity, retirement, and paid-time-off details before publishing.]Apply through LinkedIn or contact HR Exchange with a resume highlighting ownership of financial models, operational/program finance, and executive reporting. Application deadline: [Insert employer-approved closing date.]HR Exchange is committed to an inclusive recruiting process. All applicants will be considered based on relevant qualifications and applicable employment requirements.

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CONFIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH |DENVER, COLORADO | HYBRID / REMOTE CONSIDEREDHR Exchange is recruiting a hands-on FP&A leader for a growth-stage aerospace and advanced-manufacturing organization. The position partners directly with the CFO to establish the financial visibility, forecasting discipline, and program-level economics needed to scale production and support executive decisions.This is a high-impact individual-contributor role initially, with potential to expand as the business grows. We welcome candidates from aerospace, defense, government-contracting, industrial manufacturing, and other complex project- or hardware-based businesses.The OpportunityLead annual budgets, integrated three-statement rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, and actual-to-plan analysis.Own monthly executive reporting and quarterly Board financial packages covering revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, bookings, backlog, cash flow, and operating KPIs.Build revenue and backlog visibility: bridge bookings to recognized revenue, distinguish pipeline from contracted backlog, and assess timing and customer concentration risk.Partner with engineering, production, and program management on job costing, WIP, estimate-to-complete / estimate-at-completion (ETC/EAC), and program margin forecasts.Maintain a 13-week cash forecast and a rolling 12–18 month liquidity view; highlight working-capital needs, capital expenditures, and financing dependencies.Connect accounting, ERP/MRP, CRM and program data into reliable dashboards; improve controls, audit readiness, and reporting efficiency.Support strategic initiatives, capital planning, due diligence, and the CFO’s forward-looking decision-making.What We Are SeekingApproximately 6–10+ years of progressive FP&A, operational finance, or program-finance experience; scope and technical depth are more important than years alone.Advanced Excel and integrated financial-modeling skills, with demonstrated ownership of budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and executive-facing management reporting.Practical understanding of gross margin, project/program economics, working capital, and financial controls in a product, manufacturing, or contract environment.Ability to work independently, challenge assumptions constructively, and explain complex financial performance to non-finance leaders.Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA valued but not required.Differentiators
Experience in aerospace/defense or complex manufacturing; government-contract or milestone-based revenue; ETC/EAC and inventory/WIP accounting; ASC 606 or FAR/DFARS exposure; ERP implementations, Power BI/SQL; financing, M&A, Board reporting, or public-company readiness. These are advantages, not all prerequisites.
Location, Compensation & ApplicationDenver metropolitan area preferred. A hybrid arrangement is available; U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered based on experience and collaboration needs.
Annual compensation range: $150,000–$250,000, dependent on experience, role scope, and final leveling.
Benefits and other compensation: [Insert employer-confirmed benefits, incentives/equity, retirement, and paid-time-off details before publishing.
THIS ROLE WILL BE IN THE L.A. ARE OR IN DENVER ARE HYBRID. xzbcwsv MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. NEED NOT APPLY IF IN FINANCIAL OR HEALTHCARE!!!