Sr Manager FP&A, New Glenn

Posted:
9/3/2024, 2:23:09 PM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ Viera, Florida, United States ⋅ Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
On-site

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse Finance professionals, you will be responsible for leading and developing the FP&A team and ensuring the alignment of financial plans and strategic objectives for the New Glenn Business Unit. Named after pioneering astronaut John Glenn, New Glenn is a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. Featuring a reusable first stage built for 25 missions, New Glenn will build a road to space. Our team is seeking a proactive leader with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail who can thrive and support our mission in this fast-paced, high-growth environment.

As a New Glenn Senior Finance Manager, you will provide critical analysis and insight, drive performance improvement and predictability, and be responsible for the financial planning and analysis of the business unit. Partnering with business unit leadership, you will collaborate and communicate to solve challenging problems and help build a best-in-class business. As a self-starter, you’ll be tasked with supporting the build-out of the financial infrastructure and a scalable finance function that has the right people, processes, and tools to enable program growth.

The selected candidate will be a key member of the New Glenn Finance Leadership team and will drive critical initiatives to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of insights provided to senior and executive leadership.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Availability for on-site work in Kent, WA, Merritt Island, FL, or Denver, CO required, and relocation is provided!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
  • Oversee monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting.
  • Provide accurate financial information and recommendations.
  • Enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial processes, systems, and reporting.
  • Ensure data integrity through monthly health checks and quarterly audits.
  • Develop and maintain financial models for decision-making.
  • Mentor and develop FP&A team members.
  • Analyze financial data for trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
  • Align financial plans with strategic objectives.
  • Provide insights to Business Unit leadership.
  • Evaluate investments, mergers, and acquisitions for growth.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of financial documents and performance metrics
  • Proven leadership and team development abilities
  • Strategic collaborator adept at managing large-scale projects and reprioritizing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for building professional relationships
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills in Excel financial modeling
  • Experience with ERP tools, financial/operational databases, and accounting software
  • Expertise in analyzing large datasets and maintaining complex data models and reporting

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 10 years of professional finance experience, including in R&D and manufacturing
  • 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.

Desired:

  • MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field
  • Experience in Research & Development and Manufacturing
  • Experience with Deltek, Coupa, and Planful software tools


 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $132,478.50-$185,469.90;WA applicants is $144,078.00-$201,709.20

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

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

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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