Financial Planning and Analysis Leader

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic FP&A Leader to oversee our financial planning and analysis function. This role is critical in shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving performance insights, and supporting executive decision‑making. The FP&A Leader will partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to ensure financial rigor, operational efficiency, and long‑term growth.

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
• Build the financial model for part numbers and platforms to determine appropriate cost for use in pricing models
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate performance, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to track business performance
• Prepare executive presentations with clear, data‑driven narratives
• Drive process improvements and implement financial systems/tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in FP&A leadership
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate data into actionable insights
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Dynamics
  365, Oracle, Epicor, IFS, Power BI, etc.)
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense sector preferred but not essential
• Experience with manufacturing software (JobBOSS, Pro Shop, etc.)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or Tier 1 aerospace customers

Type:
Full‑time (FT)

Business

Hours:

Salary position

Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 per year

Base

Location:

Ontario, CA

Travel:
As needed – visit various company facilities

• Company‑paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses
• Incentivized cash‑based employee referral program for non‑management employees

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Willingness to travel to customers’ locations or other Hera sites as needed
• Ability to use a computer and most common software programs to complete assignments
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and online

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hera Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Hera Technologies is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.