Finance Controller Enterprise Asset Management

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As the Finance Controller Enterprise Asset Management you will have financial responsibility for leading the companys global asset management resources in all aspects of engine trading parts sales & leasing. You will partner with the VP Enterprise Asset Management and company business unit VP/GMs to ensure that priorities for asset management investment are supportive of and aligned with the company MRO goals. You will liaise with the Engine Services and Component Repair Services finance teams fostering collaboration across the core company business units.

The initial focus of this role is consolidating the companys current accounting architecture and asset management capabilities across different divisions and products within StandardAero utilizing effective change management systems and enterprise thinking At the end of this initial phase the company core asset management activities will be represented as a single P&L a functional organization design is in place and future investment requirements are defined to support the long-range plan.

Location: On site in Scottsdale AZ

What youll do:

Control Environment

• Design and implement new or evolved financial reporting forecasting and operations management systems to drive consistency alignment and increased business performance across the entire Asset Management Portfolio within StandardAero.
• Engage and positively influence key finance stakeholders in both Engine Services and Component Repair Services segments to ensure alignment of focus and action
• Develop and deliver both Annual Operating & Long Range Plan (AOP/LRP) commitments including associated Risks & Opportunities management that support monthly forecast updates
• Develop and implement financial policies procedures work instructions and programs to enhance the competitive position and profitability of the operation.
• Lead financial control activities including monthly/quarterly close processes review and analysis of financial performance. Promote focus on a suite of financial KPIs including (but not limited to) revenue EBITDA TWC and free cash flow

Partnering

• Drive integration and embracement of asset management supply and demand into sector and business unit Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes to strengthen longer term planning and ensure competitiveness cost effectiveness and cash management aligned with company goals
• Lead weekly/monthly business operating reviews with senior business and finance leadership teams
• Develop strategies and execute the integration of a cross-sector and multi-product asset management team across StandardAero
• Pioneer rapid prototyping and financial appraisal templates to facilitate appraisal of Asset Management investments including (but not limited to) lease/rental engines Used Serviceable Material (USM) Engine and Parts Trading Exchange Engines etc.
• Represent StandardAero as the financial subject matter expert in dialogue and negotiations with key industry partners supporting asset management activities ensuring we are appropriately connected throughout the value-stream. Including but not limited to tear-down partners airframe procurement key leasing clients and ground services entities.

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or related field required
• 5 years experience in accounting budgeting financial planning and analysis or other financial activities.
• Strong business acumen and innate curiosity with a talent for finding and maximizing opportunities in order to collaborate and contribute to the success of the business model including support functions such as Operations Sales Quality etc.
• Demonstrated track record of change management operational excellence & continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge and experience utilizing and/or implementing software or technology solutions within the business
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Preferred Characteristics:

• MBA preferred
• Strong Financial and Business Acumen specifically in the aerospace industry and in the asset management space
• Business Development mindset ability to synthesize opportunities externally and internally to grow Asset Management for StandardAero creating business cases to fund cultivate execute to deliver enterprise value
• Knowledge of the Commercial and/or Business Aviation end-markets.
• Drive for results and high-level of accountability
• Innovation change management and setting and communicating a clear vision
• High-level of integrity empathy and desire to cultivate a culture that fosters teamwork

Benefits that make life better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities