Financial Analyst III - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

8d • $104,027 - $145,637

About The Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment and love working with a team of dedicated individuals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a Finance Analyst with a strong track record of success to play a crucial role in contributing to our mission of reducing the cost of access to space. To further Blue Origin's mission, the Lunar Permanence business unit is building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Finance Analyst, you will have the opportunity to partner with program leadership to drive financial performance and programmatic decisions!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related analytical field
• Minimum 5+ years demonstrating performance in roles that include business planning, analyzing financial performance and reporting insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships with key business partners and the broader finance team
• Experience with extracting data from qualitative and quantitative data sources to support business planning and performance measurement
• Intellectual curiosity in the products and operational processes that underlie the business unit's financials
• Demonstrated mindset towards continuous improvement
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Finance, CPA or other professional certification
• Moderate proficiency in data extraction using SQL programming
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal customers to prepare quarterly financial forecasts that align with the business unit's strategic goals and resource constraints
• Perform Risk and Opportunity assessment of program forecasts, providing potential solutions for mitigation and/or developing recovery plans
• Analyze financial performance to prepare reporting that provides insights into the key drivers of financial performance
• Serve as a trusted business partner to program teams, proactively ensuring teams operate within financial constraints and invest capital wisely
• Build and continuously improve financial processes, including but not limited to simplifying workflows, identifying key performance drivers and developing new tools

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level