Sr. Director, Corp FP&A

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.

Position Summary:

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, analytical thinker with exceptional business acumen, leadership capabilities, ability to take insights to tell a story, and a track record of building high-performing FP&A organizations.

What you’ll do:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to align financial goals with corporate strategy.
• Lead the development of the annual operating plan, long-range financial plan, and rolling forecasts for the enterprise.
• Provide data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and decision support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and business priorities. Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executives and the board of directors.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, including variance analysis, trend assessments, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness in all internal financial reporting.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing strategic financial guidance and challenging assumptions to drive performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the Finance Organization and cross functionally to deliver against the business plans.
• Support M&A financial modeling, integration planning, and synergy tracking as needed.

Team Leadership & Process Excellence

• Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Implement best-in-class FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation and analytics capabilities, including dashboard reporting and advanced modeling tools.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking or strategic finance roles.
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level planning and forecasting cycles.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present to C-suite and board audiences.

Bonus Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in a high-growth, multinational, or matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or similar.
• Background in M&A financial modeling and integration support.

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 $244,600.00 - $294,000.00. 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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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.