Finance Analyst III FP&A - New Glenn

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a member of our dynamic team of diverse finance professionals, you will support the financial planning, analysis, and performance management activities for Blue Origin's New Glenn Business Unit. Named after the pioneering astronaut John Glenn, New Glenn is a heavy-lift launch vehicle with a single configuration, capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth orbit and beyond. With a reusable first stage designed for 25 missions; New Glenn is set to pave the way to space.

In this role, you will deploy best-in-class financial tools and processes, enabling the finance team to partner effectively with the business in making impactful decisions. Our team acts as a force multiplier, enabling excellent financial management at scale in pursuit of our mission to lower the cost of space access. This position will spearhead critical initiatives to enhance the quality and timeliness of insights provided to business leadership. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding financial acumen and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You'll drive analysis, process improvement, and reporting to help turn data into insights while supporting financial and programmatic decisions that directly shape the future of space exploration!

We seek an individual with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality necessary to positively impact safe human spaceflight. A passion for our mission and vision is critical!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes

• Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting

• Provide accurate and timely financial information and recommendations to support business execution

• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Maintain business unit data and reporting integrity through health checks

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making

• Develop and track financial and operational metrics to improve performance

• Optimize tools and processes for the Finance team

• Recommend and implement process improvements

• Provide support for project, portfolio, and process management

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or other highly analytical or technical field.

• 5+ years of financial and business analytics experience with specific experience helping business managers meet financial targets and deliver results.

• Highly skilled collaborator and influencer capable of interacting with multiple business partners and stakeholders.

• Proven understanding of underlying business processes and the impact of financial decisions.

• Deep knowledge of FP&A processes, generally accepted accounting principles, financial metrics, and experience in a matrix organization.

• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.

• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.

• Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL, or Python (non-negotiable).

• Experience with data mining across diverse data sets.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Experience in estimate at completion (EACs) at the WBS element and program level

• Experience leading special projects that support management decision-making, such as capital expenditure, inventory, and what-if analyses.

• Experience in government contracting/government cost accounting and an understanding of FAR and DFAR

• MBA or advanced degree in finance or other highly analytical or technical field.

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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