Senior Financial Analyst, Space Systems

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. Senior Financial Analyst, Space Systems   Rocket Lab Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success. We deliver reliable launch services, spacecraft components, satellites and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions that make it faster, easier and more affordable to access space. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures the Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the Photon satellite platform and is developing the Neutron 8-ton payload class launch vehicle. Since its first orbital launch in January 2018, Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered 109 satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. Rocket Lab’s Photon spacecraft platform has been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the first private commercial mission to Venus. Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a second launch site in Virginia, USA which is expected to become operational in 2022. To learn more, visit  www.rocketlabusa.com .   Senior Financial Analyst, Space Systems Based in our Long Beach, California headquarters, the Financial Analyst, Space Systems will provide critical support to the Space Systems finance and executive leadership in all aspects of financial management for the business unit, with a heavy focus on project management and overtime contracts in Rocket Lab’s satellite (Photon) business. This position requires the ability to maintain accurate P&L forecasting, cost accounting, reporting, and analyses in a complex manufacturing environment. The Financial Analyst, Space Systems will report to the Senior Director of Finance & Strategy for Rocket Lab’s Space Systems business, and partner closely with accounting, supply chain, engineering, and finance counterparts throughout the organization.   WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO Leveraging historical data and spending trends, provide analyses related to new Space Systems business opportunities in terms of profitability and risks Build and maintain a component cost database to maintain efficiency and accuracy across current and future satellite contracts Collaborate with IT and other functional leaders to support efficient and accurate consolidation and reporting of monthly cost and revenue forecast updates across Space Systems business units, including both components and overtime contracts Support monthly revenue forecasting activities for components businesses Build, maintain, and analyze standard cost models for Space Systems components Support acquisition integration activities Execute strategic initiatives to meet long-term financial targets Consolidate, maintain, and provide analyses related to short- and long-term financial projections, department budgets, and cash flow projections Initiate process improvement projects to update transactional, financial, and reporting processes. Provide ad hoc analytics YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in finance or a directly related field, MBA preferred 5+ years of Financial experience working in a Manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry Strong computer skills utilizing MS Office especially advanced Excel skills THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex project management information to others Strong analytical & independent problem-solving skills to evaluate operations activities and financial impact to project cost ERP experience using Adaptive Planning and Infor LN (or similar ERP system) Understanding of OH rate development and structure Experience with Financial system implementation/integration Strong skills to analyze variance, attention to detail Organizational skills and ability to prioritize cross-functional requirements The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.  In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation offer package based on individual qualifications and experience, including company stock. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Pay Range (CA Only) $95,000 — $145,000 USD Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.