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Financial Planning & Analysis, Sr. Director

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San Jose, CA
Senior level
San Jose, CA
Senior level
The Sr. Director of FP&A will lead financial planning, develop models for revenue and costs, manage budgeting processes, and enhance financial analytics.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaborate with executives and business stakeholders to provide analytical rigor and evaluate strategic initiatives
  • Support long range planning by creating detailed financial models for volume, revenue, COGS , P&L and cash flows, and tracking actuals against it
  • Lead corporate planning and budgeting process by collaborating with senior management and business groups to design, track and measure annual operating and financial plan
  • Partner with other cross functional teams to implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of financial data analytics. 
  • Refine data systems and tools to track performance, provide reporting solutions and enhance operational insights
  • Lead the cost management framework with focus on tracking current status and working cross functionally to create a roadmap for cost reduction.
  • Create and monitor KPIs to measure performance against key financial objectives
  • Create internal & external executive reporting documents including board, financial close and other management presentations
  • Deploy data visualization dashboards to enable easier access to data in order to support decision making
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning and ERP systems such as Adaptive Planning, SAP etc.

What You Need:

  • This role will be based onsite at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California
  • 15+ years of experience in Finance or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in a Corporate FP&A function highly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting
  • MBA strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting policies in relation to planning activities
  • Strong knowledge of Finance and accounting processes, data structures and systems in a public company environment
  • Experience with FP&A software tools (Adaptive) and ERP systems (SAP)
  • Exceptional collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Strong excel modeling analytical skills to influence data based decisions
  • Highly organized with an strong attention to detail
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive decisions

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $264,600.00 - $275,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to U.S. export control regulations. To conform to such regulations as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, applicants for this position who are non-U.S. nationals (i.e. individuals who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Asylees, Refugees or members of a similar designation) may need to obtain an export-control license to access certain restricted data and/or information. To the best of your knowledge, is there a possibility that you may need to acquire an export-control license? 

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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