Senior Staff Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

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 Staff Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst 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 lead high-impact financial planning, forecasting, and business performance initiatives that support long-term organizational objectives. This role applies expert FP&A knowledge to evaluate highly complex financial and operational issues, develop strategic recommendations, and advance planning methodologies that influence financial performance and business decision-making. Working cross-functionally with finance, accounting, operations, program management, and executive leadership, this role serves as a key financial resource for strategic planning, performance analysis, and major business initiatives, supporting scalable financial solutions and long-term organizational performance.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience.
Experience developing and implementing financial budgets and forecasts.
Experience in developing cost volumes, basis of estimates (BOEs), and roll-ups of non-recurring efforts (NREs), recurring efforts (REs), and materials.
Understanding of EVMS principles and Program Baseline Planning.
Ability to analyze data and synthesize complexity into clarity for decision-making.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales and other departments.
A desire to have a broader impact and make meaningful contributions as our small company grows by creating novel financial and business insights.
Exceptional written and verbal communication with ability to effectively convey data into information with various levels of management, peers, and customers.
Must have persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to identify risks, evaluate the probability and magnitude, and implement risk mitigating strategies
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities across multiple business organizations.
Develop advanced financial models, scenario analyses, and strategic planning tools that support executive decision-making.
Evaluate complex financial and operational performance to identify business risks, opportunities, and long-term trends.
Provide financial recommendations that support organizational growth, investment decisions, and strategic priorities.
Lead development of executive financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.
Evaluate business performance metrics and financial trends to improve organizational decision-making.
Develop financial presentations and supporting analyses for executive leadership and business reviews.
Support evaluation of strategic investments, capital planning initiatives, and business opportunities.
Partner with executive leadership and business stakeholders to develop financial strategies and long-range planning assumptions.
Provide financial guidance on enterprise initiatives, organizational changes, and business investments.
Support cross-functional initiatives by evaluating financial impacts and recommending strategic solutions.
Build collaborative relationships across Finance and business functions to support enterprise objectives.
Lead initiatives that improve financial planning processes, forecasting methodologies, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools.
Evaluate financial processes and recommend scalable improvements that strengthen operational effectiveness and financial performance.
Support implementation of financial systems, reporting enhancements, and enterprise planning initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement efforts that strengthen financial planning capabilities across the organization.