The RoleThe Senior Finance Analyst - Programs is responsible for financial analysis and reporting at the program level, partnering closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Product Management to ensure accurate program cost and revenue visibility, contract financial health, and data-driven decision-making across a portfolio of customer programs in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager.
Responsibilities Program Financial Planning & Reporting - Own the financial forecast for assigned customer programs, partnering with program managers and engineering leads to ensure forecasts reflect current schedules, scope, and risk, including labor, headcount allocation, capital expenditures, and development spend
- Translate engineering and production resource requirements (Bill of Material (BOM), staffing plans, build schedules) into program financial models
- Build and maintain program cost/revenue tracking tools to monitor contract performance, funding status, and incurred costs monthly, consolidating results into portfolio-level reporting for leadership
- Partner with accounting to support monthly close, ensuring program cost data is accurately captured and reconciled (revenue recognition, WIP, cost accruals)
- Track program funding, contract ceilings, and invoicing timeline schedule
Business Partnering and Decision Support - Work directly with program managers and engineering teams to track program performance against budget, schedule, and productivity targets (e.g., variance to EAC, cost/schedule performance)
- Support proposal and pricing efforts by providing cost inputs and financial data for cost volumes and basis-of-estimate development
- Contribute to the development of standardized financial templates and models to improve consistency across program reporting
- Conduct ad-hoc program financial analyses to support program decisions
- Deliver clear, program-specific insight on revenue, cost variances, and risk to program managers and executive management
- Present program financial results and analysis to multi-disciplinary and executive audiences
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field
- 4+ years of progressive experience in program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
- Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects
- Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner
- Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have - Experience in a start-up, aerospace/defense, or manufacturing environment
- Experience with proposal pricing, cost estimating, or government contract types
- MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA)
- Active Secret clearance
Compensation and Benefits: - Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 and equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
