Finance Manager

We are searching for a Finance Manager to join a leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles. You will partner with engineering, program management, and leadership to deliver financial clarity, build strategic models, and guide decision-making across major programs. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead FP&A for multi-year engineering programs and corporate operations 

• Build and maintain project-based and investment models (IRR, cash-flow, sensitivity, cost-benefit) 

• Perform forecasting, budget management, and variance analysis across programs 

• Support pricing, proposals, and financial inputs for NASA/DoD or commercial contracts 

• Prepare financial reports and insights for leadership and external stakeholders 

• Improve financial processes, modeling practices, and automation across teams 

 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field 

• 5+ years in FP&A, program finance, or technical financial modeling 

• Hands-on experience with project financials, cash-flow forecasting, and IRR modeling 

• Strong skills in variance analysis and cost-factor sensitivity analysis 

• Ability to translate engineering/program requirements into financial plans 

• Experience managing budgets for complex, multi-disciplinary projects 

• High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools 

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and effective under deadlines 

• Excellent communication and time-management skills 

• U.S. Person 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Aerospace & Defense or government program finance experience 

• Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or milestone-based contracting structures 

• Experience with proposals, contract pricing, or cost volumes 

• Exposure to ERP/PLM/project tools (SAP, Deltek, NetSuite, JIRA, Bild) 

• CPA, CFA, FPAC, or similar certification 
• Startup or high-growth environment experience 

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