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.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
About The Role:
The Senior Director, Corporate FP&A is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
This role partners closely with senior leadership to deliver insights that inform strategic decision-making, optimize financial performance, and support long-term value creation. The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical leader with strong business acumen, exceptional communication and storytelling abilities, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing FP&A organizations.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to align financial objectives with corporate strategy
- Lead the annual operating plan, long-range financial plan, and rolling forecast processes across the enterprise
- Deliver data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and decision support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and enterprise priorities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual business performance reviews, including variance analysis, trend evaluation, and KPI reporting
- Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness across all internal financial reporting and forecasting processes
Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, providing strategic financial guidance and challenging assumptions to drive performance
- Partner cross-functionally across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other organizations to support enterprise objectives
- Support strategic finance initiatives, including M&A analysis, integration planning, and synergy tracking, as needed
Team Leadership & Process Excellence
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Corporate FP&A team within a collaborative and accountability-driven culture
- Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency
- Advance automation, analytics, and dashboard reporting capabilities to improve financial visibility and decision-making
What You Need:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience across Corporate FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, or related finance functions
- Leadership: 8+ years of experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders within complex, cross-functional organizations
- Sector Expertise: Foundational experience within Hardware, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial, or other capital-intensive industries is required, including an understanding of tangible product lifecycles, operational finance, and supply chain dynamics
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear business insights; M&A or strategic finance experience strongly preferred
- Influence & Communication: Proven ability to influence peer-level stakeholders and drive alignment across matrixed organizations without direct reporting authority, including experience presenting to executive leadership and Board audiences
- Planning Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
- Mindset: Systems-oriented and operationally minded leader who thrives in high-energy, fast-paced environments and continuously seeks opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, and decision-making
Bonus Qualifications:
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
- Experience operating within high-growth, multinational, and highly matrixed organizations
- Familiarity with ERP and enterprise planning platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar systems
- Experience supporting M&A financial modeling, due diligence, integration planning, and synergy tracking
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 $244,600 - $294,000. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or corporate finance roles
- 8+ years of leadership experience managing teams
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills including ability to present to C-suite and board audiences
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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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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What We Do
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.
