Spirit AeroSystems Looking for First Level Manager – Finance at Kinston, NC Full Time

Overview:
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world’s premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities:
Location: Kinston, NC

Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify

Key Accountabilities:
Finance business partner for site and program leadership team

Own the quarterly estimate at completion (EAC) forecasting process for the site functional teams and responsible program P&L’s

Own the yearly annual operating plan (AOP) development for site and responsible programs

Provide monthly reports and analysis on variances to EAC & AOP to functional and program leaders

Coordinate with functional and program leaders to capture any opportunities and risks to EAC and AOP

Collaborate with corporate accounting to ensure all applicable balance sheet accounts are reconciled and accurate

Demonstrate compliance with company processes, procedures, and SOX controls to external auditors quarterly

Provide ad hoc business case and financial analysis as needed

Collaborate with key partners and peers to develop strategies and implement continuous improvement projects across the organization

Mentor and develop team of 4-5 financial analysts

Qualifications:
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other business related field

3-5 years of related experience

Significant experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree is a plus

Ability to manage time and multiple competing priorities

Operates well in a fast paced, matrix organization

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail

SAP experience is a plus

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.