Financial Planning

Description
Position Summary
Red Cat Holdings is looking to fill an immediate position for a full-time Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. The FP&A Manager plays a key leadership role in driving financial insight, strategic planning, and performance analysis across the organization. This position partners closely with senior leadership to provide forward-looking financial guidance, manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, and support data-driven decision-making.

The FP&A Manager is responsible for developing models, reports, and dashboards that explain business performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and support the company's growth and profitability goals.

This role will be based in Salt Lake City, UT and the role will report directly to the VP of Finance.

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Build and Lead the annual budgeting process, including revenue, expense, capital, and cash flow planning.
• Manage quarterly reforecasts and ensure assumptions reflect current business trends and market conditions.
• Partner with department heads to develop bottom-up forecasts and identify cost-saving or growth opportunities.
• Maintain long-range financial models to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reports analyzing performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Provide insightful variance analysis on revenue, margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards for executive leadership and department managers.
• Develop and present Board and investor reporting packages, including key metrics, commentary, and trend analysis.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Enhance the FP&A infrastructure by implementing standardized reporting, forecasting tools, and automation.
• Partner with IT or ERP teams to optimize financial data integrity and system integration.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to streamline budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Evaluate and implement planning and analytics tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau).

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years in FP&A or financial leadership.
• Proven experience supporting executive leadership and influencing business strategy.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Adaptive, Anaplan).

Requirements
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Background
Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.