Lead FP&A Analyst
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Ontic. Chatsworth · full-time · up to $120,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare financial reports, budgets and forecasts, then compare business results with key targets
- Track sales, costs, margins, cash, inventory and operating KPIs to find performance drivers and improvement opportunities
- Build and update financial models, management reports and analysis tools for the supported business
- Work with operational leaders and finance colleagues to improve performance oversight and financial decisions
- Explain actual-versus-plan variances and recommend actions; also support projects and reporting improvements
What you bring
- At least five years of relevant FP&A work, including budgets, forecasts, variance reviews or management reporting
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, plus the ability to turn financial data into practical actions
- Clear analytical, presentation and communication skills for working with operational and finance stakeholders
Who this fits
This senior FP&A role suits someone who can work across finance and operations and turn performance analysis into decisions. The job is onsite in Chatsworth, California, reports to the Head of FP&A, and requires U.S. person status under export control rules.
From the employer
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
Ontic is a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturer, privately owned by a leading global private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,800 employees across four time zones and ten sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.
Our team is looking for an FP&A Lead to join them. You will report to the Head of FP&A and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA.
To be considered for the FP&A Lead opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
- Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.
- 5+ years of relevant FP&A experience
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, variance analysis or management reporting.
- Experience working with financial models, data analysis or performance reporting tools.
- Ability to work effectively with operational and finance stakeholders and translate financial information into practical actions.
- Experience in manufacturing or aerospace is desirable.
- Experience with Visual and OneStream is preferred.
As an FP&A Lead, you will:
- Prepare and analyse financial reporting, budgets, forecasts and business performance against key targets.
- Analyse sales, cost, margin, cash flow, inventory and operational KPIs to identify drivers and opportunities.
- Build and maintain financial models, management reports and analytical tools.
- Partner with operational leaders and Finance colleagues to strengthen performance management and financial decision making.
- Provide detailed variance analysis and recommendations based on actual performance versus budget and forecast.
- Lead or support special projects and process improvements that improve reporting and operational performance.
- Develop and maintain finance tools and data analysis capability across the supported business.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
- Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Access to mental health champions across our sites
- Commitment to development
- Employee referral program
EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Compensation Pay Range
Up to $120k/based on experience
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This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.