Director, Strategic Planning & Initiatives
What is JetZero?
Today’s aircraft contribute around 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.
JetZero is developing a blended wing aircraft. It uses 50% less fuel and can accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel.
The JetZero team
We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that's better for both passengers and carriers.
This is why we’re hiring a Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Corporate Strategic Initiatives. You will be responsible for Short-term budgeting and long-term corporate planning; corporate development alternatives, BOD process.
JetZero is a place for people who are ambitious, talented, and humble. This role is based in Long Beach, CA reporting to the CFO.
What You'll Do
- Generate, continuously update, improve and refine long term business plan; a key owner of the company long term planning process and model
- Support corporate priority setting process from the shareholders, BOD, down into the BUs
- Develop, refine and create materials to articulate long-term value proposition of the business
- Structure viable “needle-mover” scenarios and evaluate possible outcomes as input into corporate decisions
- Drive strategic initiatives’ business cases, produce work-product for approval (e.g. white papers / decks), and drive approval process
- Work with BUs to provide broad and deep analytical support; Streamline uniform business case development across company
- Lead market research and analysis to inform company competitive positioning and refinement of strategic plans
- Support rolling short-medium-term outlook process
- Support and shepherd executive/ Board decisions
- Generate results and materials as input into stakeholder presentations and communications
- In cooperation with Chief of Staff, support implementation / project management of strategic initiatives
- Establish a role of trusted business partner and an internal consulting “SWAT” resources which team engages in critical situations
- Support breadth of company fundraising activities
Helpful Traits
You have a Startup Mindset – We are a small team with big ambitions. This means every single one of us has numerous responsibilities. There’s a lot of work to do starting on Day 1, so you’ll want to be someone that enjoys rolling up sleeves.
You love Aerospace – You are passionate about accelerating the future of aerospace and crave the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals.
You love Technology – You believe in the transformative power of innovation. And you are curious about the engineering that makes it possible.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field; Masters preferred
- 8 or more years experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or management consulting roles; CorpDev and Strategy roles within the industry - a significant plus
- Superior financial modeling capabilities, including three statement modeling under GAAP, and valuation techniques widely accepted by industry professionals and analysts
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the capital markets and venture markets, as well as a thorough understanding of key metrics for companies in the industry
- Demonstrated ability to create impactful presentations based on analytics and research. Exceptional presentation skills and attention to detail. Outstanding and persuasive communicator. Demonstrated ability to present a narrative supported by data and relevant back-up
- A professional who is also entrepreneurial, and has a client-minded focus.
- Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment, and be able to meet tight deadlines, strong preference for start-up experience
- Experience with software tools such as CRM (HubSpot), virtual dataroom (SecureDocs, Intralinks), financial planning - a plus.
The Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Unlimited PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, Life health insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Equity tax advisory services
- Supportive work culture
JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000