Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

About NSTXL:

Our vision and mission are to revolutionize procurement for the warfighter. The company’s mission is to get the technology, services, and support the warfighter needs faster and cheaper than ever before. We do this by bridging the gaps to fuse the cylinders of excellence between the end-user, all government parties, and the vast array of innovators and entrepreneurs across the world. Doing so requires us to lean into all parties with great customer service, tools, and processes that help them achieve their goals and eliminate the reasons not to serve the warfighter. It requires deep trusted networks across industry, government, and academia that are engaged with us to meet the needs. To lead this revolution, the company will need to constantly innovate, attract, and retain the best and brightest talent in a collaborative, customer-centric, mission-driven environment.

Job Description:

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic and operational partner to the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for overseeing all financial management, planning, reporting, and compliance functions of the organization. This leader will guide the development of scalable financial infrastructure, ensure fiscal integrity, and enable informed decision-making across the business.

The role requires a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on execution, overseeing accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. The Director of FP&A will support a cohesive, high-performing finance team that supports the company’s growth trajectory and mission objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to align financial strategy with organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning, ensuring transparency and accuracy across all departments.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support investment decisions, capital allocation, and resource prioritization.
• Support the CFO in financial presentations to the Board, investors, and senior leadership.
• Support due diligence and integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses to support major organizational initiatives and investments.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial statements, reports, and forecasts.
• Maintain financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards consistent with GAAP and applicable federal contracting regulations.
• Analyze operating results and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage financial close and audit readiness in partnership with the Director of Accounting.
• Oversee Innovas cash management and financial services relationships, ensuring sufficient liquidity and effective cash utilization to meet programmatic and investment needs.
• Manage the company’s capital structure and support the CFO in evaluating financing and investment strategies.
• Establish and monitor key financial metrics (KPIs) to measure financial health and operational performance.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Direct company-wide budgeting processes, collaborating with department heads to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead financial modeling and scenario planning to assess business decisions, pricing structures, and program profitability.
• Develop tools and dashboards to monitor financial performance and inform leadership decision-making.
• Support program-level financial reporting for government contracts, including compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS standards.
• Integrate data from accounting, operations, and contracts systems to create a unified view of performance and profitability.

Compliance and Controls

• Ensure adherence to federal contracting, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee internal controls, risk management, and accounting practices to safeguard company assets.
• Support external audits and maintain readiness for regulatory or financial reviews.
• Ensure complia