Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will manage financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis activities that support organizational objectives and financial performance. This role leads planning cycles, financial modeling, management reporting, and business analysis, providing financial insights and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making. Working cross-functionally with finance, accounting, operations, program management, and executive leadership, this role aligns financial plans with business priorities, evaluates performance, and supports resource allocation decisions that strengthen financial execution and organizational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field with 9–11 years of related experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, corporate finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
2-5 years of leadership or management experience.
Advanced knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and corporate finance principles.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial statements, business performance drivers, cost structures, cash flow, and key financial and operational metrics.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills to evaluate scenarios, identify risks and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
Business acumen to connect operational drivers, program performance, and resource requirements to financial outcomes and organizational objectives.
Sound judgment in evaluating financial performance, planning assumptions, investments, and resource allocation decisions.
Extensive Knowledge of financial governance, planning methodologies, management reporting, and performance measurement practices.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable financial platforms.
Experience with financial planning and performance management platforms, including Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, or similar applications.
Proficiency with business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a start-up, high-growth, and venture-backed company

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities by establishing assumptions, timelines, and financial targets aligned with business objectives.
Evaluate financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions that improve forecast accuracy and business performance.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses that support resource planning, investment decisions, and changes in business conditions.
Partner with functional and program leaders to evaluate financial results, cost drivers, and performance against plan and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Direct preparation of management reporting, dashboards, variance analyses, and financial presentations that provide visibility into business performance.
Advise leadership on financial implications of operational decisions, business cases, investments, and resource requirements to support informed decision-making.
Manage and develop FP&A professionals by establishing priorities, assigning responsibilities, and providing coaching and performance feedback.
Establish team objectives and performance expectations that align FP&A activities with finance and organizational priorities.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while strengthening financial analysis and planning capabilities across the team.
Lead improvements to forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting processes, and planning workflows to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Establish consistent FP&A practices, assumptions, and reporting standards that strengthen data integrity and financial governance.
Evaluate planning processes and analytical capabilities to identify automation and standardization opportunities that improve financial decision support.