Flexjet

Director, Technical Services Strategy & Financial Analytics

Flexjet  •  Cleveland, OH (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

The Director of Strategic Finance & Operations serves as a key strategic partner to Global Technical Services leadership, supporting financial planning, operational strategy, workforce planning, executive communications, and organizational performance initiatives across the division.

This role is designed for a high-potential business leader who combines strong financial and analytical capability with strategic thinking, operational awareness, executive presence, and communication skills. The position partners closely with senior leadership to drive data-informed decision-making, operational efficiency, organizational alignment, and long-range strategic planning across a rapidly growing global operation.

This is a highly visible role with direct interaction and exposure to executive leadership within Global Technical Services and offers a strong long-term pathway toward broader operational and executive leadership opportunities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Planning

  • Lead the development, management, and continuous improvement of annual budgets, forecasting models, and long-range strategic planning initiatives
  • Deliver actionable, data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership to improve operational performance, profitability, and decision-making
  • Monitor financial performance across all entities and ensure timely, accurate reporting and analysis
  • Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting to support business needs and executive priorities
  • Support annual operating plan (AOP) development and organizational forecasting efforts

Operational Strategy & Performance

  • Develop and maintain KPI metrics to track operational, financial, and strategic performance against organizational objectives
  • Partner cross-functionally with operational leaders to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and process improvement initiatives
  • Assist in the development of labor planning strategies and facility-level staffing models to support operational scalability and workforce optimization
  • Support strategic initiatives tied to operational growth, infrastructure expansion, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness
  • Establish, standardize, and enhance financial and operational processes, procedures, and internal controls across the division

Executive Communications & Organizational Support

  • Develop executive-level presentations, business reviews, reporting materials, and strategic communications for senior leadership
  • Translate operational and financial data into clear business narratives and recommendations for executive stakeholders
  • Support leadership alignment and organizational communication efforts across Global Technical Services
  • Assist with special projects, executive initiatives, and cross-functional business transformation efforts as needed

Reporting Structure

This position operates within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment and includes the following reporting relationships:

Direct Report

  • VP of Finance

Cross-Functional Leadership Support

  • President & COO, Global Technical Services
  • Planning & Supply Chain
  • Interior & Refurbishment
  • Maintenance Operations
  • Operational Leadership Teams Across Global Technical Services

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required
  • MBA preferred but not required
  • 3–8+ years of experience in strategic finance, consulting, operational finance, business strategy, FP&A, investment banking, or related analytical/business operations environment
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, ERP systems, or business intelligence/reporting tools preferred
  • Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex operational and financial information into strategic recommendations
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, growth-oriented environment
  • Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to grow into broader business leadership responsibilities

Development & Career Path:

  • High visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership across Global Technical Services
  • Broad exposure to operational strategy, finance, workforce planning, and organizational leadership
  • Opportunity to influence strategic initiatives across a rapidly growing global operation
  • Designed as a developmental leadership opportunity for high-potential talent interested in long-term operational and executive leadership growth within the organization
  • Strong pathway toward future leadership opportunities within Finance, Operations, Strategy, or Executive Management
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About Flexjet

Flexjet first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing. Flexjet’s fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 21 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating and is IS-BAO compliant at Level 2.

Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive array of business aircraft—some of the youngest in the fractional jet industry, with an average age of approximately six years.

In 2015, Flexjet introduced Red Label by Flexjet, which features the youngest fleet in the industry, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are more than 40 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350, the Embraer Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, Global Express, the Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700, and the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets.

Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Year Founded
1995
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