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Director of Financial Planning & Analytics West Star Aviation • East Alton, Illinois •

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Updated 08/28/2026 Job Description Job Summary West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. When you join our team we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work and live. What you can expect as a

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis:

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis reports directly to the Vice President, Business Intelligence and is responsible for overseeing a broad array of activities supporting financial and business development. This includes driving the Company's budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing detailed analytics in support of business development efforts, providing clarity around business issues and identifying solutions that optimize multi-dimensional sets of objectives, establishing systematic daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting processes, creating and presenting materials for Executive Management and the Board of Directors and managing department staff. The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis leads a team of 3-5 analysts. You will be

ESSENTIAL

to many

FUNCTIONS

including:

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Responsible for managing the Company's annual budgeting and planning process and for establishing updated monthly/quarterly/annual forecasts throughout the year

Reporting:

Establish and drive regular/periodic reporting (and ad hoc analyses) by location, geographic district and line of business, etc. helping drive consistency and sound decision making across the organization. Develop presentation materials for both internal Executive Team meetings and Board of Director meetings.

Corporate Development:

Provide thought leadership and financial acumen to Executive team and PE Sponsor efforts to build and harvest a broad array of financial and business development objectives. This includes financial modeling, economic analyses, sensitivity analyses, risk identification and quantification analyses and accounting/tax analyses, as necessary. The right candidate is highly skilled at quickly mastering complex circumstances and can dissect large quantities of data and provide clear and specific recommendations from this data.

Operations Support:

Work closely with operational heads to continuously identify opportunities to harvest efficiencies and cost savings initiatives.

Accounting Support:

Provide support to the accounting department in their monthly/annual close process, external reporting and audit efforts (if/when applicable).

M&A Support:

Support the M&A team in evaluating and financing potential acquisition opportunities, as necessary. Work closely with M&A and Operations teams on M&A integration. Assist field personnel with financial applications, models and procedures. Lead analytical studies to support decisions/conclusions on financial performance, customer profitability and sales effectiveness. Calculate return on investments using DCF, IRR, etc.

Preferred Characteristics & Skills:

5+ years of experience in financial analysis at a high growth operating company, investment bank or Fortune 500 firm Superior quantitative and analytical skills Proven experience building complex operating and/or financial models in Microsoft Excel Detailed-oriented and fast learner who can work well in a team environment Ability to manage direct reports and prioritize work on multiple projects Ability to solve multi-dimensional problems and make clear and concise recommendations Experience in forecasting, budgeting, analysis and performance management and continuous improvement Excellent written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making abilities Proven work experience with Adaptive Planning applications and the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI. Experience with Corridor a plus Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics from a top tier university. MBA a plus. Compensation & Benefit Information The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The salary range for this position generally ranges between $170,000 - $190,000. Actual rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time. West Star Aviation's Benefits Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12 Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.