Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
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What You’ll Do:
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s total aircraft product costing efforts as we scale and optimize our manufacturing capabilities. This role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Cost Accounting, and Procurement to drive cost efficiencies, improve operational performance, and support business growth.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is eager to build financial processes, drive cost optimization, drive cross functional alignment and grow into a key player in our Finance function.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for operations-related expenses, including COGS, Manufacturing costs, supply chain expenses, and capital expenditures
- Support month-end and quarter-end financial close processes related to COGS, inventory, and Manufacturing variances
- Analyze product costing, overhead absorption, and cost variances trends to drive operational efficiencies
- Work closely with Accounting teams to ensure accurate cost allocations, standard costing, and inventory valuations are performed
- Develop robust and dynamic financial models to analyze production efficiency, cost trends, and operational performance within a manufacturing plant
- Track KPIs related to production costs, labor efficiencies, inventory management, and logistics
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support make vs buy analyses, inventory optimization, and cost-reduction projects
- Partner with business leaders to track departmental budgets and drive accountability
- Build effective data visualization dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Sigma, Google Data Studio, etc
- Contribute to ad hoc projects as the company scales and finance needs evolve
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Masters/MBA/CPA/CMA is a strong plus
- 5+years of experience in an Operations/Manufacturing Finance function is highly preferred
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and cost accounting principles
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana preferred)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of Finance and accounting processes, especially product costing, data structures and systems in a public company environment
- Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Strong excel modeling skills to influence data based decisions
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150,000.00 - $160,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
