Senior Director, Corporate FP&A

Archer Aviation•San Jose, CA 95025, US• Full Time

Posted 15 hours ago• Business & Finance• G&A

Compensation

$244,600–$294,000/year

Job Description

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.