Manager, Finance and Special Projects

About Us:  

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.  

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. 

About the Opportunity:  

The Manager, Finance & Special Projects is responsible for managing special projects including but not limited to ongoing business transformation, diligence and integration activities, aimed at expanding margins and improved cash flow. 

 Location: Manchester, CT

This will be a hybrid role. With some travel (up to 25%)  

Responsibilities:  

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, goals, milestones, schedules, and deliverables to guide financial projects from start to finish
• Financial Management: Create and manage budgets, forecast expenditures, monitor spending, and conduct post-project financial reviews to ensure projects stay within financial limits
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Analyze potential financial and operational risks, create mitigation strategies, and adjust plans to minimize impact on project success
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between finance, operational teams, senior management, and external partners by providing clear, timely progress updates and managing expectations
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Direct activities of project teams, motivate members, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage conflicts to ensure smooth project progression
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed financial and status reports for senior leadership, ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, regulations, and internal control standards
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and implement revised financial policies
• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of finance projects and special initiatives
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, IT, and operational/functional teams to align project scope and timelines
• Track project costs, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to stay on budget
• Facilitate meetings, document progress, manage project documentation, and present findings
• Support training and change management efforts related to new Initiatives, financial systems or procedures

 Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related business degrees
• At least 7 years of financial planning & analysis experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. 

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in accounting, finance or business
• Experience with Qlik BI or other BI tools
• Manufacturing experience
• Hyperion Planning knowledge preferred
• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical skills – demonstrated ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), pertaining to indirect rate structures and allowability of cost
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and lead teams
• Ability to communicate and present effectively to senior leadership team
• Ability to work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• Ability to read and interpret financial and accounting documents and reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

 Working Conditions 

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. 
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

 Acknowledgements:  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

 Benefits: 

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.