Sr. FP&A Manager

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

10h

About The Position

Sierra Space is seeking an experienced Sr Manager, FP&A, responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis. In this role, you will serve as the primary financial liaison between teams, prepare comprehensive financial reports for executive leadership, manage indirect rates, and drive process improvements while providing mentorship to team members. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying financial risks, developing mitigation strategies, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in management consulting, 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
A strong background in DoD, government contracting
Experience in a public company environment
Advanced knowledge of indirect rate composition
Proficient with Oracle EPM for financial planning

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
Serve as the primary financial liaison between multiple teams and business operations, ensuring financial responsibilities are fulfilled
Play a significant role analyzing actuals and forecast that formulate indirect rates, as well owning key deliverables supporting Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Company Strategic Plans
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to drive operational efficiency
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering professional development and building a high-performing finance team
Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational assets and ensure financial stability