Blue Origin

Financial Analyst Principal - Lunar

Blue Origin$169K — $237K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related analytical field.
  • 10+ years of professional finance experience.
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with advanced Excel financial modeling expertise.
  • Experience leading project teams.
  • Proficiency with ERP tools and financial/operational databases.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to build trust and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial analysis for executive memos, providing clear insights to senior leadership.
  • Deliver accurate financial information to support business execution.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Standardize programmatic and financial metrics to capture performance indicators.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and recovery planning for off-track metrics.
  • Drive product cost standardization and identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Support financial analysis for proposals and draft executive-level memos.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Education Support Program to enhance professional development.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

This role supports the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines — building the sustainable infrastructure needed to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Principal Financial Analyst, you will deliver critical analysis and insight, drive performance improvement, and own product cost, proposal support, and financial metrics for the business unit. Partnering closely with business unit leadership, you will help build a best-in-class finance function with the right people, processes, and tools to scale with program growth.

As a key member of the Lunar Permanence Finance Leadership team, you will lead initiatives that improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of insights delivered to senior and executive leadership. We are seeking someone who applies technical expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. A passion for our mission and vision is required.

On-site availability in Kent, WA is required. Relocation assistance is provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead financial analysis for internal executive memos, delivering clear and consistent insights to senior leadership
  • Provide accurate, timely financial information and recommendations to support business execution
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Lead standardization of programmatic and financial metrics across the business unit, including early indicators of performance issues
  • Own root cause analysis and recovery planning for off-track metrics
  • Drive product cost standardization and partner with program and finance teams to identify cost reduction opportunities across multiple Lunar Permanence vehicles
  • Support financial analysis for external and internal proposals, including authoring executive-level memos
  • Collaborate across the business to deliver meaningful insights to business unit leadership
  • Partner with multiple stakeholders as a strategic, results-oriented collaborator capable of managing large-scale projects and reprioritizing as needed
  • Build and continuously improve financial models incorporating industry-specific operating metrics, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis
  • Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field
  • 10+ years of professional finance experience
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with advanced Excel financial modeling expertise
  • Experience leading project teams
  • Experience with ERP tools, financial/operational databases, and accounting software
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to earn trust, build professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and lead development of complex data models and reporting
  • Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technology organizations


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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