Finance Manager, Operations FinancePosition SummaryWe're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a team of 5-8 analysts supporting Operations leadership. This role combines people leadership, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive partnership in a fast-paced operational environment.
The ideal candidate has prior management experience, strong forecasting and budgeting skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights to senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, coach, and develop a team of financial analysts.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, EACs, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Partner with Operations leadership and approximately 6-7 VPs on financial planning and decision support.
- Review analyst work for accuracy, quality, and business relevance.
- Analyze labor, spending, and operational variances and explain key drivers.
- Translate financial results into clear business recommendations.
- Improve reporting, forecasting processes, and analytical tools.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field. Open to other Bachelor's depending on work experience.
- 8+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, operational finance, project finance, or related experience.
- Prior people-management experience.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience supporting or presenting to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications- Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Manufacturing, Program Finance, or Operational Finance experience.
- Estimate at Completion (EAC) experience.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge.
- SAP and/or Power BI familiarity.
- Exposure to FAR, DFARS, or government contracting environments.
Ideal Candidate- Proven finance leader with direct-report management experience.
- Strong forecasting and analytical capabilities.
- Comfortable working with executives and influencing decisions.
- Able to explain the "story behind the numbers."
- Passionate about developing talent and building high-performing teams.
- Thrives in a dynamic, operationally focused environment.
Why Join Us- Lead a high-impact finance team.
- Partner directly with senior Operations leadership.
- Influence strategic business decisions.
- Gain broad exposure across planning, forecasting, and operational finance.
- Opportunity for continued professional growth and leadership development.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $155000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance and AD&D coverageShort-term disability coverage401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany-funded pension planTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid vacation and sick timeEmployee assistance programsLegal and voluntary supplemental insurance offerings
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.
