Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

ABOUT MAGELLAN JETS:

Founded in 2008 and now one of the largest private aviation providers, Quincy, MA-based Magellan Jets is a premier provider of private aviation solutions, offering a comprehensive range of Jet Card ownership, On-Demand Charter, and Aircraft Sales and Management. With a focus on personalized service, Magellan Jets is dedicated to delivering customized and unparalleled flying experiences to its Private Clients worldwide. Magellan Jets and its FAA-certificated Flight Operations team lead one of the industry’s most comprehensive safety management systems and protocols providing peace of mind to the most discerning travelers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making across Magellan Jets through rigorous financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This position partners closely with executive leadership across Sales, Operations, and Finance to provide insight, discipline, and long-term value creation. The ideal candidate is both analytical and commercially minded, comfortable building models, challenging assumptions, and translating data into clear executive narratives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes

• Own revenue, margin, and cash flow forecasting across multiple revenue streams

• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models (base, upside, and downside cases)

• Analyze variances versus plan and prior periods, clearly explaining key drivers and trends

• Partner with Accounting to analyze variances vs plan and prior periods; clearly explain drivers

• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate growth initiatives, pricing strategies, customer retention, lifetime value, and capital allocation decisions

• Build and maintain operating models, KPIs, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making

• Translate complex financial analysis into clear actionable insights

• Support Board and investor reporting and presentation materials as needed

• Establish and maintain consistent performance metrics and financial discipline across the organization

• Work closely with Sales to analyze pipeline, bookings, retention, and revenue performance

• Partner with Operations to assess unit economics, margins, and utilization

• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accuracy of actuals, timely close processes, and data integrity

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership, not solely a reporting function

• Improve forecasting accuracy and planning cadence

• Streamline reporting, modeling, and data workflows

• Enhance financial tools and systems, including Excel-based models, BI tools, ERP systems, and CRM integrations

COMPETENCIES:

Education & Experience:

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, management consulting, or investment banking

• Strong financial modeling skills (3-statement models, scenario analysis)

• Advanced Excel proficiency; comfort with large datasets

• Experience presenting financial insights to senior leadership

• Experience in services, aviation, financial services, or subscription/recurring revenue businesses preferred

• Exposure to SaaS, marketplace, or multi-revenue-stream models preferred

• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and/or SQL preferred

• Bachelors Degree Prefered

• CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus (not required)

Knowledge:

• Financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Corporate finance and performance management

• Multi-revenue-stream business models

Skills:

• Advanced financial modeling (including three-statement and scenario models)

• Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with large datasets

• Strong presentation and communication skills for senior leadership audiences

Abilities:

• Strong business judgment and analytical thinking

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position doesn’t have any management responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: This position is based in Quincy, MA

• Conditions: General office environment with moderate noise levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extended periods sitting at a desk or workstation.

• Occasional walking/ movement between work areas (e.g., meetings, restrooms, or kitchen).

• Repetitive Hand and Wrist Movements via frequent typing and use of a mouse.

• Light lifting of office supplies, documents, or equipment (up to 20 lbs).

• Screen Use: Prolonged use of a computer screen.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a Full-Time Exempt position.

TRAVEL:

Limited, but may require occasional overnight travel for industry conferences, client meetings, or Operational oversight at other locations.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

N/A

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (AAP/EEO) STATEMENT:

Magellan Jets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Magellan Jets reserves the right to amend this job description at any time to reflect business needs and operational priorities.

BENEFITS: 

At Magellan Jets, we value the well-being of our team and are proud to provide a robust benefits package for all full-time, exempt employees.  

Health & Wellness Benefits: 

• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

• Parental Leave Return-to-Office Benefit

• 9 company paid holidays

• Medical Insurance (HMO or PPO) 

• Dental and Vision coverage 

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HFSA)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

• Rx Cost Share Assistance Program

• Life Insurance & Disability Benefits (100% Employer Paid)

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Financial & Retirement Benefits: 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer match

• Fitness Reimbursement Program

• Pet Insurance Discount

This Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis position offers a competitive annual salary of $125,000–$150,000. Final compensation is determined by experience and location, and the role is eligible for Magellan Jets’ full benefits package.

OUR CORE VALUES: 

We believe the foundation of exceptional service begins with the best people in the business that see each interaction as an opportunity to grow a relationship. Our internal culture is felt externally by our private clients because of our alignment on our core values across the business,  

• Lead with Safety: Deliver the uncompromising commitment to safety

• Care Deeply: Own everything you do and constantly improve

• Create Amazing: Develop, cultivate and share a prosperity mindset

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