Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
About Tradewind:
Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.
For more details visit www.flytradewind.com
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE
Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to join a dynamic Finance team in our Middlebury, Connecticut Corporate office. The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis plays a key role in supporting the company's financial planning, reporting, analytics, and strategic decision-making processes. This position is responsible for analyzing financial statements and reports, budgeting and forecasting activities, delivering actionable financial insights, managing key performance reporting, and partnering with business leaders to understand and improve profitability and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong financial analysis capabilities with excellent business partnership skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assess business performance through detailed financial analysis
- Identify, investigate, and explain variances, trends, and performance drivers across revenue, expenses, and profitability.
- Prepare monthly departmental budget-to-actual variance analysis packages.
- Report financial results regularly; Own the cadence of reporting and routine meetings to discuss
- Lead the preparation of executive reporting presentations
- Manage monthly KPI reporting
- Provide recommendations based on cost drivers, operational performance, and emerging business trends.
- Partner with functional leaders to develop annual operating budgets.
- Facilitate budget discussions, challenge assumptions, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and management information.