About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
 

Role Purpose Statement

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical FP&A Principal to join our Operating Budgets finance team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the company’s three (3) year long-term forecast model. This highly visible role will help leadership understand the long-term roadmap’s impact to the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, trade working capital. The candidate will provide actionable insights and help influence the decisions that deliver on the company’s long-term goals. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilitie

• Work location: onsite @ our Corporate Headquarters in Irving, TX 
• No relocation available for this opportunity. Seeking candidates local to the DFW area.
• No sponsorship offer for this specific position 

Main Accountabilities

• Lead the development and oversight of the company’s three (3) year long-term financial forecast model, including scenario planning and strategic analysis.
• Drive the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning in alignment with organizational goals.
• Design, maintain, and enhance financial models, templates, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Manage monthly financial reporting cycles, including variance analysis and executive-level reporting on cash flow, balance sheet performance, and total working capital.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and actionable opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment and accuracy of upstream inputs and downstream outputs across business units.
• Champion continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations and reports for executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency between internal financial models and external stakeholder expectations, fostering transparency and trust.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related quantitative business field required; MBA, CPA, CFA, or master’s degree in related field preferred
• Three or more years’ experience in financial modeling, financial planning & analysis, treasury, or similar financial roles is required
• Long-term forecasting of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow experience preferred
• Deep understanding of Free Cash Flow, Direct/Indirect Statement of Cashflows, Balance Sheets, Trade Working Capital, GAAP/IFRS, and Discounted Cashflow Models
• Previous experience in a private equity ownership environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of analytical software, MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, etc.) and SAP or similar ERP platform required
• Strong verbal and written financial communication skills
• Highly structured, organized, and detail-oriented; self-motivated, driven, and achievement-focused.  With strong verbal and written financial communication skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-accountability culture