Finance Manager - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

2d•$125,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Finance Manager to drive operational and financial excellence across manufacturing and end-to-end supply chain activities. Based onsite at the company’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the position partners with operational executives to optimize cost structures, improve financial performance, and support business growth. The role calls for strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement. The Finance Manager advises manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leaders; leads financial planning and forecasting; and analyzes cost variance, absorption, production efficiency, working capital, and supply-chain performance. The role also leads cost-optimization efforts, develops investment analyses, builds AI-enabled analytics frameworks, and improves finance processes using Infor LN ERP and Adaptive Planning. The position may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Rocket Lab offers competitive base pay and company stock, alongside medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, insurance, and other benefits. The listed California base pay range is $125,000–$165,000 USD; level and pay are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience; the posting specifies 12+ years of total work experience as the equivalent alternative.
Strong experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance.
Demonstrated success driving cost optimization and supporting accelerated enterprise growth.
Exceptional analytical and strategic-thinking skills, and the ability to partner cross-functionally.
For U.S. office candidates, eligibility to meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infor LN ERP (strongly preferred).
Experience with Adaptive Planning (preferred).
MBA or CPA certification.
Experience developing or applying AI-enabled tools to automate reporting, improve analytics, or enhance operational decision-making.
Experience leading digital transformation initiatives across finance, operations, and supply chain.
Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing, throughput optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Advise manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leadership on cost management, production planning, and strategic investment decisions.
Lead financial planning and forecasting cycles for manufacturing and supply chain, maintaining accuracy and alignment with enterprise objectives.
Prepare and deliver analysis of cost variance, absorption, production efficiency, working capital, and supply-chain performance indicators.
Develop AI-enabled analytics frameworks to improve operational intelligence and predictive capabilities.
Lead cost-optimization initiatives to improve unit economics, operating leverage, and enterprise scalability.
Develop ROI models, payback assessments, and risk-adjusted analyses for capital investments.
Partner with plant managers, supply chain leaders, procurement, and engineering to improve operational execution and financial outcomes.
Lead financial process optimization using Infor LN ERP and Adaptive Planning to strengthen forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.

Benefits

Company stock as part of total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a significant company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.