Director of FP&A

Position Summary

The Director of FP&A is a key strategic leadership role responsible for building and maturing the financial planning and analysis function at Slingshot Aerospace. This individual will be a financial partner to the executive team, providing actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and support the company's high-growth trajectory and capital-raising efforts. The role requires a deep understanding of high-growth technology/SaaS business models, exceptional financial modeling skills, and experience with government contracting, a plus.---

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & Forecasting: Experience in preparing the annual budgeting process, long-range strategic financial planning (5-year plan), and the quarterly/monthly reforecasting processes.
• Executive Reporting & Board Materials: Prepare and present comprehensive, executive-level financial analysis, performance dashboards, and financial materials for the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors/Investors.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive and departmental leaders (e.g., Engineering, Growth, Operations) to analyze ROI on new initiatives, manage spend against budget, and drive operational efficiency.
• KPIs and Metrics: Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics specific to the space, defense, and SaaS industries (e.g., ARR, burn rate, customer acquisition cost, contract profitability).

Operational and Systems Excellence

• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain complex, dynamic financial models (3-statement model) to support scenario planning, M&A due diligence, and capital-raising strategies.
• System Ownership: Drive the implementation, optimization, and administration of the company's financial planning and budgeting software (e.g., NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, Adaptive Planning, etc.) to ensure data integrity and seamless reporting.
• Cost & Profitability Analysis: Lead detailed analysis of contract profitability, cost of delivery (CoD), and Gross Margin to identify cost-saving opportunities and inform pricing strategy for commercial and government contracts
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive collaboration between Finance, Accounting, and Operations to streamline planning processes and enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance
• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in Aerospace, Defense, or High-Growth B2B SaaS company environments, including a strong familiarity with the associated revenue recognition, cost accounting, and government contracting principles.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel. Hands-on experience with NetSuite and FP&A planning tools.
• Investor Relations: Experience in supporting fundraising efforts, communicating financial performance to Venture Capital/Private Equity investors, and managing financial due diligence.
• Start-up/Growth Stage: Prior experience scaling a Finance function within a rapidly growing technology startup.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and potentially eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (due to the nature of Slingshot's customer base)

Location: Remote (ET time zone preference)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)