Operations Finance Manager

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s total aircraft product costing efforts as we scale and optimize our manufacturing capabilities. This role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Cost Accounting, and Procurement to drive cost efficiencies, improve operational performance, and support business growth. 

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is eager to build financial processes, drive cost optimization, drive cross functional alignment and grow into a key player in our Finance function.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for operations-related expenses, including COGS, Manufacturing costs, supply chain expenses, and capital expenditures
• Support month-end and quarter-end financial close processes related to COGS, inventory, and Manufacturing variances
• Analyze product costing, overhead absorption, and cost variances trends to drive operational efficiencies
• Work closely with Accounting teams to ensure accurate cost allocations, standard costing, and inventory valuations are performed
• Develop robust and dynamic financial models to analyze production efficiency, cost trends, and operational performance within a manufacturing plant
• Track KPIs related to production costs, labor efficiencies, inventory management, and logistics
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support make vs buy analyses, inventory optimization, and cost-reduction projects
• Partner with business leaders to track departmental budgets and drive accountability
• Build effective data visualization dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Sigma, Google Data Studio, etc
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as the company scales and finance needs evolve

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Masters/MBA/CPA/CMA is a strong plus
• 5+years of experience in an Operations/Manufacturing Finance function is highly preferred
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and cost accounting principles
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of Finance and accounting processes, especially product costing, data structures and systems in a public company environment
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong excel modeling skills to influence data based decisions
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $125,100.00 - $139,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to U.S. export control regulations. To conform to such regulations as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, applicants for this position who are non-U.S. nationals (i.e. individuals who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Asylees, Refugees or members of a similar designation) may need to obtain an export-control license to access certain restricted data and/or information. To the best of your knowledge, is there a possibility that you may need to acquire an export-control license?