Imagine a role where your expertise in financial planning and analysis shapes the strategic direction of the company. As the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), you will be at the heart of driving business decisions by analyzing monthly and quarterly results and providing critical reporting to management and the Board of Directors within agreed timelines. You will lead the coordination of the annual budgeting process and manage monthly updates to the forecast, ensuring that the company’s financial health is optimized. Additionally, you will maintain the short and medium-term cash forecast, playing a pivotal role in supporting strategic initiatives. If you thrive in high-stakes environments, have a sharp analytical mindset, and enjoy taking ownership of complex financial processes, this is the role for you.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting

• Lead the financial planning cycle, including the 3-year strategic plan, annual budget, rolling forecasts, and monthly actuals to support business decision-making.
• Establish the planning framework, key financial assumptions, and macroeconomic drivers (e.g., FX, CPI, wage inflation).
• Define and track financial and non-financial KPIs, ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational performance.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on financial trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize business performance.

Monthly Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely consolidation and analysis of financial results.
• Retrieve and validate monthly results from Accounting, Treasury, and Business Units, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers of over/underperformance.
• Collaborate with business controllers and functional leads to provide detailed commentary on financial variances and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses into business unit performance, cost drivers, and profitability trends, recommending corrective actions where necessary.

Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Management

• Develop and maintain short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with business operations and financial strategy.
• Integrate working capital, capital expenditure plans, and financing activities into the cash forecast to optimize liquidity.
• Monitor actual cash balances and expected inflows/outflows to proactively mitigate risks and improve cash management efficiency.
• Work closely with Treasury and Finance teams to ensure financial stability and alignment with funding requirements.

Financial Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management and Board of Directors, ensuring clarity and strategic insight.
• Present updated financials, revised forecasts, and key financial insights to the CFO, senior leadership, and business unit heads.
• Provide real-time insights on financial trends, risks, and opportunities to facilitate informed decision-making at all levels.

Process Improvement & Financial Systems Enhancement

• Ensure seamless integration between FP&A reporting tools and the ERP system to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify and implement process automation and reporting improvements to streamline financial planning and analysis activities.
• Continuously evaluate and upgrade financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive best practices in financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. A professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or MBA) is a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a financial planning and analysis role, with a focus on financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros) and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis in a medium-sized business or corporate environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different business units.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify key trends and drivers of performance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Who You Are

If you are a proactive and self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you excel at solving problems and making data-driven decisions. With experience managing cross-border cash management activities, you are comfortable adapting to changing business needs while maintaining a hands-on approach. You are a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, always focused on continuous improvement. Your strong analytical mindset, ability to work both independently and with diverse, multi-cultural teams, ensures that you prioritize integrity and professionalism, managing competing deadlines efficiently and delivering timely outcomes.

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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