Business Operations Director- Finance
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
Job Summary
GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industrieswith a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2000 customers including airlines original equipment manufacturers maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) Telesis Ecosystem is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis our core business is integrated aviation solutions and our mission is customer success.
The Sr. Director of Finance role sits within the GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group one of the worlds largest ready-to-go used and new aircraft engine APU and consumable parts inventory businesses in the aviation industry and reports to the President of Flight Solutions Group and dotted line to the corporate finance team.
This finance leader serves as the primary strategic finance partner to the Flight Solutions Group President. This leader is responsible for driving optimal financial performance operational rigor and disciplined decision-making across all products and global regions in the Flight Solutions Group.
**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
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The Sr. Director of Finance role sits within the GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group one of the worlds largest ready-to-go used and new aircraft engine APU and consumable parts inventory businesses in the aviation industry and reports to the President of Flight Solutions Group and dotted line to the corporate finance team.
This finance leader serves as the primary strategic finance partner to the Flight Solutions Group President. This leader is responsible for driving optimal financial performance operational rigor and disciplined decision-making across all products and global regions in the Flight Solutions Group.
**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support growth margin discipline and operational excellence in the Used Serviceable Material (USM) business as well as provide insights and recommended solutions into trailing business performance metrics.
- Align financial planning and long-range goals of the business with the Corporate CFO FSG President FSG Chief Revenue Officer and the FSG Chief Operating Officer.
- Drive disciplined and thoughtful financial assessment of investment opportunities in aircraft/engine teardown programs and other USM acquisitions or new parts distributions in coordination with the FSG executive leadership team and corporate risk and return objectives
- Analyze market trends and industry cycles for predictive impact on the business.
Leadership & Organizational Development (move the entire section under FP&A when we are done wordsmithing.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a fast-growing global business by establishing frameworks including KPIs and feedback processes to enhance individual and team effectiveness.
- Develop leadership initiatives as it relates to business and financial rigor by coaching directors and managers to strengthen business acumen communication and cross-functional influence.
- This is already in the role summary.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the annual business unit budget process quarterly forecasts long range forecasts and ongoing variance analysis.
- Guide pricing and profitability analysis in coordination with RADE team and executive leaders which includes modeling of fixed semi-fixed and variable costs depreciation and capital efficiency.
- Develop deep understanding of current financial reporting revenue recognition cost allocations and related cash flow and balance sheet items.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial scenario models to evaluate business performance under varying assumptions conducting sensitivity analysis to assess risk key drivers and support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain and enhance real-time financial visibility to maximize ROI on material investment and reduce write-offs or obsolescence.
- Partner with supply chain commercial procurement operations and sales teams to maximize ROI on material
Accounting Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure the business units financial records and reporting adhere to GAAP and relevant aviation regulation and any other compliance requirement.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies related to asset acquisition inventory valuations and resale.
- Establish and maintain robust financial processes reporting frameworks and internal controls to ensure accurate complete and timely financial information.
- Foster strong partnerships with corporate finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in finance Business Accounting or related field required with 10 years of experience
- MBA CPA or equivalent advanced credentials strongly preferred.
- Exceptional FP&A financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
- Self-starter ambitious intellectually curious and confident
- Excel power user
- Demonstrated deep understanding of investment analytics and measurement of returns MOIC and the impact of the use of leverage
- Strong ability to influence cross-functional decisions.
- Proven success in high-growth operationally complex global environments (aviation aerospace supply chain or asset-heavy industries preferred).
- Deep understanding of complex accounting principles
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey financial insights clearly and with authority.
- Strong leadership coaching and change management capabilities across global teams.
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented; able to operate both strategically and hands-on
- #Onsite
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Required Experience:
Director
About Company
GA Telesis is a leader in commercial aviation offering aircraft leasing, overhaul & MRO repair, replacement parts and 24/7 AOG support.