Director, Corporate FP&A
Chamblee, GA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Join Our Team at Wheels Up
At Wheels Upwereproud to be agloballeader in on-demand private aviation.Asone of the largest companies in the industryand a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines weare committedto makingprivateair travel safereliable and enjoyable. With a diverse fleetof ownedaircraftplusa global network of trusted charter operators we offer our customersaccess to the rightaircraftfor their needs andthe ability to fly on their terms.
And itdoesntstopatprivate flights.Wheels Up alsoprovidesfreight services safety and security solutions andmanagedservices to individuals businesses government agencies and more. Regardless of how when or where you want to fly our mission is simple;deliver a premium personalized aviation experience for every customer.
Role Overview: WhatYoullBe Doing
In thisroletheDirector Corporate FP&A (Chamblee GA) will own enterprise-level financial planning forecasting modeling and liquidity analysis. This positionis responsible fordeliveringaccurate decision-ready forecasts across the P&L and cash flowmaintaininghigh-quality financial models andprovidingclear insightstosenior leadership.
The Director Corporate FP&A reports to the VP FP&A and manages one FP&A team member. This is a hands-on leadership role that emphasizes forecast accuracy analytical rigor and disciplined financial processes while partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Financial Planning Forecasting & Liquidity
- Coordinate and prepare the annual budget and rolling forecast and long-range planning.
- Own cash flow and liquidity forecasting including short- and medium-term outlooks.
- Develop andmaintaindetailed financial models including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Monitor performance versus budget forecast and prior periods;identifykey drivers risks and opportunities.
- Identify assess and track key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Buildmaintain andoptimizefinancial models to evaluate business initiatives capital investments and potential growth opportunities.
- Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly management reports for senior leadership including variance analysis trend analysis and financial performance metrics.
- Oversee financial modeling related to business initiatives capital investments and other strategic projects.
Management Reporting & Executive Support
- Coordinate and prepare the monthly management reporting packages with clear variance explanations trend analysis and financial performance metrics.
- Translate complex financial results into concise executive-levelinsightsand recommendations.
- Support executive and Board-level materials related to corporate financial performance and liquidity.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Strengthen FP&A processes forecasting cadence and model governance.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve financial outcomesmonitorprogress andreport onresults.
- Operate in an Excel-centric FP&A environment supported by NetSuite.
- Improve forecast accuracy documentation and repeatability through standardizationautomationand best practices.
People Leadership
- Manage and develop one FP&A professional through coaching feedback and prioritization.
- Set clear analytical standards and ensure high-qualitytimelydeliverables.
- Encourage a collaborative work environment that promotes continuous improvement analyticalrigorand professional growth
Qualifications
What You Bring to the Table: Education &Certification Requirements
Werelooking for someone who has auniquemix of experience skills and passion for what we do:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics ora relatedfield.
- Minimum8 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
- Demonstrated ownership of forecasting modeling and variance analysis at the corporate level.
- Experience with cash flow and liquidity forecasting.
- Advanced Excel modelingskills;experience with NetSuitestronglypreferred.
- Experience withcommunicating financial insights clearly to senior leaders and non-financial stakeholders.
The Extras We Value (Preferred Requirements)
While not mandatory here are someadditionalthings that would make you stand out:
- MBA CPA CFA or similarcredential.
- Prior people management experience.
- Experienceoperatingin complex multi-stakeholder or public-company environments.
Physical Requirements
We want to make sureyourefully equipped for success.Heresa look at any physical requirements needed for this role:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer including viewing a screen and typing.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills for presentations meetings and stakeholder engagement.
- Minimal walking or standing during in-office meetings; occasional lifting of items up to 1015 pounds.
What We Offer
What We Offer: Salary Range & Benefits
At Wheels Up we believe in fair compensation based on experience skills and qualifications. The salary for this role ranges from $181000to $192500/Yr. depending on a variety of factors. Wedonttypically start individuals at the top of the salary range; your place within the range is based on what you bring to the table. Additionally you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program which rewards individual and organizational performance.
We also offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and personal life including:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive 401(k)
- Comprehensive MedicalDental and VisionInsurance
- Complimentary access to mental healthand wellness counseling through Spring Health
- Financial planningassistancethroughWellCents
- A variety ofadditionalprograms and services in support of your total well-being
Everyone is welcome here
Each of us is unique andthatswhat makes us amazing. We believe theres power in bringing people with different backgrounds points ofviewand life experiences together. So bring yourself and your best ideas.
Wheels Up iscommitted to a policy ofequal employmentopportunityfor applicants and employees. It is our policy to apply recruiting hiring training promotion compensation and professional development practices and make all other employment decisions without regard to actual or perceived race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic informationor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.
Because when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselvestheresno limit to what we can achieve.
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We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to the Wheels Up journey!
Required Experience:
Director