Sr. Financial Analyst, Projects

Maxar Space • Palo Alto, CA

270d • $74,000 - $141,000

About The Position

Maxar Space is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, Projects to work within our FP&A and Financial Reporting department in our offices in Palo Alto CA. This position can also be performed remotely within the U.S. In this role, you will provide financial analysis for Maxar Space as well as support day-to-day financial planning processes including budgeting, monthly reporting and variance analysis. This position will be expected to lead projects to drive closure and improved processes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of overall work experience
• Advanced Excel skills (X-lookups, Pivot Tables, Tagging) and other MS office applications

Nice To Haves

• MBA
• Government Program finance experience
• Job-based Costing
• Percentage of Completion Revenue recognition
• SAP experience
• Proven track record of being detailed and closure oriented
• Superior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
• Active team player and works well under pressure
• Self-directed and pro-active individual with a curious mindset
• Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
• Integrity with confidential information
• Creativity in solving complex problems
• Ability to work independently in support of team objectives

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis
• Support special projects and process improvements within FP&A including information systems updates
• Serve as liaison between accounting and program finance to ensure continuity and understanding in journal entry accruals / adjustments and overall program costs
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
• Continually seek ways to improve and streamline processes with keen focus on automation to allow maximum efforts on strategic analysis and decision making
• Support management to ensure financial stability of our portfolio including direct and indirect costs, and capital projects
• Perform monthly variance analysis for these costs, using this analysis to identify risk and opportunities
• Provide program and organization metrics to support decision making
• Support the monthly/quarterly financial reporting cycle both internally and for corporate reviews
• Ensure adequate internal controls are performed
• Build knowledge of Maxar's business, to become a key financial business partner to Maxar organizations
• Learn to translate and interpret financial data, identify action items, and form operational recommendations to improve and accelerate the business
• Learn to assess the risks and opportunities of the forecasted plan to ensure accuracy of reporting of financial metrics; especially Revenue, EBITDA and Cash
• Support preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree