THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, to join the Finance team. The individual in this role will report to the Vice President of Finance and is a vital member of our FP&A team, contributing significantly to our financial strategy and ensuring informed decision-making for Silvus. The successful Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will possess a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coordinate, and manage the budget and forecast process effectively, ensuring the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and track forecast and budget performance against actuals.
• Develop and enhance variance reports to provide insights into budget versus actuals.
• Communicate variance reports to internal departments, providing clear status updates on resource utilization.
• Analyze performance data, identify root causes, and prepare comprehensive written reports.
• Produce clear and concise monthly performance summaries, trend analyses, and pricing/discounts analyses.
• Develop analytical models and proactive tools for ongoing performance monitoring.
• Implement exception reporting models to quickly identify outliers in key performance metrics.
• Enhance budget models and other tools to facilitate accurate and dynamic budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Supervise staff, including day-to-day activities, performance monitoring, mentoring, and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost efficiency and profitability.
• Clearly communicate complex financial information through presentations and written communication to executive stakeholders.
• Monitor performance against targets and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Generate ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by senior leadership.
• Develop/maintain/update templates for R&D contract reporting.
• Prepare and track revenues/costs by programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in building analytic models and preparing written reports.
• 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Understanding and ability to transform raw data into usable formats, ensuring reliability and completeness for subsequent analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into informative reports for diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively manage interdisciplinary teams and prioritize multiple tasks.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, or CMA).
• Substantial understanding of three financial statement modeling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adept at finding alternative solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.