Sr. Financial Analyst

Lanteris Space Systems

$87K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics (4 years of equivalent experience can substitute for degree)
  • Minimum of 5 years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in a Financial Analyst role

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all spending related to cost of sales, R&D expenses, and capital expenditures in collaboration with Program Managers and CAMs
  • Conduct monthly variance analysis to identify program risks and opportunities
  • Review weekly labor and non-labor expenses, providing metrics and tracking monthly spend against forecasts
  • Provide cost analysis in support of contract change orders for assigned programs
  • Lead monthly financial forecasting reviews to maintain accurate forecasts
  • Support Lanteris Space Systems' Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes
  • Provide ad hoc financial modeling and analysis; assist with special projects and finance process improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package of paid time off
  • Health and welfare insurance
  • 401(k) plan options for eligible employees
Full Job Description
Please review the job details below.

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to work within our Program Finance team. This role can be based either in our Palo Alto, CA office or remotely in the US. This position will support multiple programs, for whom they will manage and oversee day-to-day financial planning processes, including weekly/monthly reporting and other program needs. The Program Finance team works closely with the Program Managers, CFO and senior executives to plan the business and allocate budget and resources to the company's satellite programs and other strategic R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with Program Managers and CAMs to oversee all spend, including cost of sales, R&D expenses and capital expenditures as they pertain to the programs.
  • Perform monthly variance analysis for these costs, using this analysis to identify program risk and opportunities
  • Review weekly labor and non labor expenses and provide metrics to the program team. Track monthly spend against forecasts highlighting issues. Help CAMs to find trade-offs to keep spend within budget
  • Provide cost analysis in support of contract change orders for assigned programs
  • Lead monthly reviews for program financial forecasting to create and maintain accurate forecasts
  • Support Lanteris Space Systems' Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes and monthly/quarterly financial cycles
  • Provide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis
  • Support special projects and process improvements within Finance


Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in a Financial Analyst role


Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with SAP/Tableau/Alteryx
  • Superior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
  • Master level skills with Excel and other MS office applications
  • Active team player and works well under pressure
  • Organized, detail oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
  • Integrity with confidential information
  • Creativity in solving complex problems
  • Ability to work independently in support of team objectives

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.• The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $83,000.00 - $139,000.00 annually.• The base pay for this position within California is: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

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