Sr. Financial Analyst

Job description

Advanced Space | Full-time | Onsite **We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?** **About the Role** At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a **Senior Financial Analyst** to support the contracts and business operations behind some of the most ambitious space missions in the industry. In this role, you'll lead forecasting and budgeting, manage indirect rate development, and be the analytical backbone behind our financial reporting. We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, comfortable owning the full FP&A function with minimal oversight, and energized by building processes rather than just running them. We're looking for someone who is **equal parts analyst and builder, who can model the numbers and improve the process behind them.** **This position is open to U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents only. Visa sponsorship is not available.** **About Advanced Space** Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in. **What You'll Actually Do** **Financial Planning & Analysis** Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets **Budget Management** Oversee program budget preparation, execution, and cost controls. Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions **Performance Analysis** Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance. Identify trends, and highlight opportunities for improvement **Financial Reporting and Strategic Support** Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and projections for executive leadership to support strategic decision-making **Indirect Rate Management** Play a significant role analyzing actuals and forecast that formulate indirect rates, as well owning key deliverables supporting Company Strategic Plans **Process Improvement** Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to drive operational efficiency **Risk Management** Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational assets and ensure financial stability **Who Thrives Here** - You have 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A - You have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. - You have foundational knowledge of government contracting concepts, including FAR, DFARS, and/or NASA requirements. - Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections - Demonstrated experience of analyzing financials statements - Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews - Proficient with Excel; PowerPoint a plus - You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can clearly explain contract topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced proposal environment. - You demonstrate strong judgment, integrity, and a commitment to ethical business practices. - You take ownership. When you see a challenge, you work with the team to solve it. **Bonus Points if You Have Experience With** - Government contracting in aerospace, defense, or space industries - FAR, DFARS, NASA, or other federal contracting regulations - Cost/price proposal development and financial analysis - Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI/SPI analysis and EVMS-compliant reporting on cost-plus or major programs - Experience in data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management - Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools (SQL, PowerBI) - Advanced knowledge of indirect rate composition - Proficient with Unanet ERP system **Success is Measured By** - Forecasts and budgets that are accurate, timely, and trusted by leadership for decision-making - Indirect rates that are analyzed, monitored, and defensible - Variance analysis that catches issues early and drives real corrective action, not just a report - Financial reporting that executive leadership can act on - Financial processes and reporting that get more automated and less manual every quarter - Building the systems and judgment this function will need as Advanced Space continues to grow at a rapid pace. **Why Join Advanced Space** - Own the financial planning and analysis function for a rapidly growing aerospace company. Your fingerprints will be on how we forecast, budget, and report for years to come - Work directly with executive leadership on the numbers behind cislunar and deep-space missions, not buried in a large finance bureaucracy - Build modern, automated FP&A processes from the ground up rather than inheriting rigid legacy systems - Partner closely with program controls, contracts, and engineering leadership to see how the financials connect to real missions - Grow your career alongside the company. As we scale, so does the scope and seniority of this role - Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovation to orbit and beyond. **Compensation & Benefits** - Base Salary: **$105,000 - $135,000** (based on experience, qualifications, and location) - Signing bonus - Quarterly performance bonuses - Company-sponsored medical benefits and 401(k) - Flexible time off - Relocation assistance **Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.