Head of Corporate Finance
Core
Lead corporate FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, and executive reporting for a high-growth defense technology company, translating financial data into strategic decisions for the C-suite and Board.
Role type
Head of Corporate Finance (Strategic IC)
Builds
Annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, capital deployment strategies, and investor/board reporting packages.
Domain
Defense Technology / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
FP&A leadership, long-range planning, hardware/product economics, financial modeling, team building, strategic business partnering, public company reporting preparation
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/industrial finance, capital project evaluation, IPO readiness, investment banking or corporate development experience
Technologies
Financial modeling tools, ERP systems, BI dashboards
Responsibilities
Own the financial model and forecast rhythm across business units; Partner with CFO on strategic decisions; Hire and develop finance teams; Set headcount, capital, and cash targets; Collaborate on production capacity and capital requirements; Build Board/investor materials; Run monthly C-suite business reviews; Partner with Accounting, Treasury, and Division Finance; Raise financial rigor standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence