FP&A Manager

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At Nova Sky Stories, we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in drone entertainment, we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting‑edge drone technology with imaginative artistry.

With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. The result? Sky Stories that inspire, captivate, and transform the sky into a canvas of imagination.

Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.

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About this role:

Nova Sky Stories is looking for a Finance Manager who wants to do more than report the numbers—they want to help shape the business behind them. Partnering directly with the CFO and senior leaders across the organization, you'll play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, business performance, and strategic decision-making as we continue to scale globally. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a company redefining live entertainment through cutting‑edge drone technology.

As a Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning (FP&A) processes.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and provide recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Build and track key financial and operational metrics, delivering actionable insights to leadership.
• Prepare executive, board, and shareholder reporting materials with clear financial analysis and business recommendations.
• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, resource planning, and investment decisions.
• Analyze business performance, identify trends and risks, and recommend opportunities for operational improvement.
• Continuously improve financial models, reporting processes, and planning tools to support company growth.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, strategic finance, or a related finance function.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience preparing executive-level financial reporting and presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and business partnering skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

It’s a plus if you have:

• MBA, CPA, or CFA designation.
• Experience supporting high‑growth, venture‑backed, or technology‑driven companies.
• Experience with in entertainment, live events, media, or experiential businesses.
• Experience with financial planning systems and business intelligence tools.
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset with a desire to build processes and continuously improve how finance supports the business.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting as business priorities evolve.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $155,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we're building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Vision Insurance

If you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help keep Nova Sky Stories flying high.