FP&A Manager

PJ Helicopters is a family-run, world class, precision helicopter lift service operating nationwide. Since 1970, PJ Helicopters has focused heavily on customer satisfaction and safety to reliably deliver. With over 30 aircraft, PJH primarily serves the utility, forestry, and construction industries.

Additional industry sectors we regularly fly for and with includes: defense support, research and development, experimental flight testing, data acquisition, film-making, hydroelectric construction, oil and gas, communication, aerospace testing and development, and much more.

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading financial planning and analysis activities to support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role will serve as a key business partner to PJ Helicopters' senior leadership and operational teams by developing forecasting tools, financial models, and performance analytics. It will also provide critical support for bids, budgeting processes, and strategic initiatives.

• Lead the annual business planning process across departments.
• Prepare and manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets in collaboration with operational leaders.
• Maintain and update monthly financial forecasts and provide timely variance analysis versus actuals.
• Forecast salary and wage costs, including scenario modeling and analysis.
• Support bid and RFP efforts with tailored financial models and sensitivity analyses.
• Develop and maintain cost models used across the business for pricing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Track revenue and cost at the tail/project level to improve margin visibility and accountability.
• Continuously build and refine dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations to improve financial reporting accuracy and relevance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. *

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles, ideally at a large and / or complex company.
• Experience in construction, aviation, or industrial services preferred.
• MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. 
• Advanced proficiency with Excel; experience with financial modeling and forecasting tools. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining financial concepts. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. 
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with operational, accounting, and executive teams. 
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 
• Employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• The employee is required to perform continued periods of work at a computer and use a computer screen.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Holiday pay
• Vacation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.