Sr. Financial Analyst

Advanced Space•Westminster, CO

17d•$105,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
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
Strong written and verbal communication skills and can clearly explain contract topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced proposal environment
Strong judgment, integrity, and a commitment to ethical business practices
Take ownership. When you see a challenge, you work with the team to solve it

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets
Oversee program budget preparation, execution, and cost controls. Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions
Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance. Identify trends, and highlight opportunities for improvement
Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and projections for executive leadership to support strategic decision-making
Play a significant role analyzing actuals and forecast that formulate indirect rates, as well owning key deliverables supporting Company Strategic Plans
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to drive operational efficiency
Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational assets and ensure financial stability