Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

Located along Colorado’s scenic Front Range and nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Longmont offers a high quality of life, breathtaking natural beauty, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it the perfect place to balance work and play.

This role is an on-site position based in Longmont, CO. Our Laser and Gimbal Systems Division focuses on building high energy lasers and precision opto-mechanical assemblies for the defense market, supporting critical national security initiatives and defense innovation.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Hybrid (3 days onsite)

The FP&A Manager will serve as a core financial planning and analysis resource supporting Attalon's enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Reporting directly to the Director of FP&A, this role will work closely with program management, operations, and engineering teams to deliver timely and accurate financial insights that support decision-making across the business. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to program management and local senior leadership and an opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a growing, PE-backed aerospace and defense company.

Responsibilities

• Support the full cycle of annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly close reporting across Attalon's business segments.
• Build and maintain financial models supporting program investment analysis, cost structure reviews, and long-range planning.
• Develop and maintain variance analysis reporting that provides clear, actionable explanations of financial results to business leaders.
• Partner with program managers and operations teams to support program-level financial tracking, including EAC review and margin analysis.
• Own and evolve Power BI dashboards and Power Query data pipelines that support management reporting across the enterprise.
• Support the ongoing IFS Cloud ERP transition by ensuring reporting structures and data models are built to meet analytical and planning needs.
• Prepare materials for board reviews, business segment reviews, and investor reporting in support of the FP&A Director and CFO.
• Assist in developing KPIs and financial performance metrics that connect operational execution to financial outcomes.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic finance initiatives as directed by the FP&A Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience
• 2-3 years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor
• Strong financial modeling capability with advanced proficiency in Excel, including Power Query.
• Experience working with BI platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with engineering, operations, or program management teams.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving processes and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with government contract accounting concepts including cost-plus and fixed-price contract structures, ASC 606, and backlog reporting.
• Experience supporting or participating in an ERP implementation or migration.
• Exposure to program-level financial reporting including EAC processes and program margin analysis.
• CMA, CPA, or MBA a plus.

What Success Looks Like

In the near term, a successful candidate will quickly develop command of Attalon's existing reporting tools and financial processes, establish strong working relationships with program and operations teams, and begin contributing to planning cycles and variance analysis with minimal direction. Over time, this person will become an indispensable financial partner to the business, helping mature the FP&A function as Attalon continues to scale.

For Colorado, the salary pay range for this role is $116,000.00- $160,000.00

Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.