The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across all GA Telesis business units. This role plays a critical part in driving financial visibility, operational efficiency, margin optimization, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced and dynamic aviation environment. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and analytical skills with experience supporting inventory-intensive operations, labor-driven cost structures, capital investments, and enterprise-wide forecasting in a for-profit setting. This role is based on-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process for aviation parts sales, aircraft leasing divisions and corporate functions work closely with repair station divisions (MRO) and drive more efficient and complete consolidated budget process
- In advance of budgeting process, partner with business unit leaders to build detailed revenue and cost projections (parts, labor, materials, overhead, warranty, logistics).
- Maintain and refine corporate cost center budget file and manage global corporate allocations methodology and process
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance analyses with actionable insights.
- Focus on gross margin, EBITDA and net performance across product lines
- Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for executive leadership
- Analyze direct and indirect cost allocations.
- Support capital expenditure planning
- Identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
- Ensure budget processes align with financial policies, audit standards, and industry regulations.
- Support internal and external audits with financial documentation and analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Program Management teams.
- Provide financial insights to support contract negotiations and long-term service agreements.
- Assist leadership in strategic decision-making through scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred
- 7+ years of budgeting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or cost accounting experience
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, or MRO environment strongly preferred
- Experience in inventory-heavy, project-based, or service-based operations is highly desirable
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Quantum, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or aviation-specific platforms)
- Cost accounting principles
- Revenue recognition
- Inventory valuation
- Lease accounting
- Standard vs. actual costing
- Contribution margin analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate financial data into business insights
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Seven or more years of budgeting, financial planning and analysis, or cost accounting experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and scenario analysis
- Experience with ERP systems such as Quantum, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or aviation-specific platforms
- Understanding of cost accounting principles, revenue recognition, inventory valuation, lease accounting, standard versus actual costing, and contribution margin analysis
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, or MRO environments
- Experience with inventory-heavy, project-based, or service-based operations
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification
What We Do
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, GA Telesis LLC is one of the world’s largest commercial aerospace firms with over $1.0 billion in assets under management. GA Telesis operates sales, leasing, distribution, and maintenance facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Finland and China. Over the past twenty years, GA Telesis has emerged as a global leader in the aerospace industry. GA Telesis is uniquely positioned to deliver complete global solutions to companies seeking to gain competitive advantages in the industry. Our company is comprised of multiple integrated business units designed to maximize the value of commercial aircraft and engines throughout their entire useful life cycle. Our sales, distribution and maintenance facilities are strategically positioned around the globe and our dedicated professional team extensive relationships and industry experience enables us to execute our strategies. With the support of our independent shareholders, Tokyo Century Corporation and ANA Trading Corporation, GA Telesis has the unique ability to acquire, invest, co-invest and maximize the value of aerospace related assets and companies. GA Telesis offers the highest quality aircraft, engines, components, maintenance and solution-based services available. We have achieved the highest organizational accreditations, including ISO-9001, AS-9120, AS9110, EASO, FAA, EASA and CAAC certifications.
