FP&A Manager
HRL - Westlake Village, CA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team, reporting to the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the defense or R&D industry. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial modeling, and the ability to provide actionable insights to support decision-making. This role is highly visible with work product being consumed by Directors, VPs, Executives, and the Board.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Finance, Accounting, AR, etc.) to gather and analyze financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Prepare and present financial reports, including variance analysis, to senior leadership.
- Support the development and execution of business strategies by providing financial analysis and recommendations.
- Provide data and analysis in support of various internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Develop, mentor and guide a growing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Ad-hoc reporting
- Lead the creation, submission, and auditing of the Forward Pricing Rates Proposal (FPRP) and the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the defense or R&D industry, with at least 3+ years of leadership role.
- Experience in preparing and submitting Forward Pricing Rates Proposals (FPRP) and Incurred Cost Submission (ICS).
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with financial planning software (IBM TM1 and Deltek Costpoint highly preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Experience with government contracts and regulatory compliance is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K match
- Gym facilities
- PTO
- Growth potential
- Exciting and challenging work environment
