Finance Manager

Finance Manager, Operations Finance

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a team of 5-8 analysts supporting Operations leadership. This role combines people leadership, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive partnership in a fast-paced operational environment.

The ideal candidate has prior management experience, strong forecasting and budgeting skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights to senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of financial analysts.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, EACs, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Partner with Operations leadership and approximately 6-7 VPs on financial planning and decision support.
• Review analyst work for accuracy, quality, and business relevance.
• Analyze labor, spending, and operational variances and explain key drivers.
• Translate financial results into clear business recommendations.
• Improve reporting, forecasting processes, and analytical tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field. Open to other Bachelor's depending on work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, operational finance, project finance, or related experience.
• Prior people-management experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting or presenting to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Manufacturing, Program Finance, or Operational Finance experience.
• Estimate at Completion (EAC) experience.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge.
• SAP and/or Power BI familiarity.
• Exposure to FAR, DFARS, or government contracting environments.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven finance leader with direct-report management experience.
• Strong forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• Comfortable working with executives and influencing decisions.
• Able to explain the "story behind the numbers."
• Passionate about developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Thrives in a dynamic, operationally focused environment.

Why Join Us

• Lead a high-impact finance team.
• Partner directly with senior Operations leadership.
• Influence strategic business decisions.
• Gain broad exposure across planning, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and leadership development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $155000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage Short-term disability coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company match Company-funded pension plan Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Paid vacation and sick time Employee assistance programs Legal and voluntary supplemental insurance offerings

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.