The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Ursa Major is at a stage where establishing a continued market presence is advantageous to the growth of the company. The Finance Transformation Manager will support our CFO and Director of Finance in shepherding Ursa Major’s short and long term financial strategy.
Ursa Major is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Manager to modernize our FP&A, finance systems, data architecture, and business processes. The ideal candidate possesses a high level of critical thinking, deep technical systems expertise, and excels in a fast paced environment. The Finance Transformation Manager will be responsible for leading cross functional transformation efforts, partnering with executive leadership, and translating business needs into scalable technology and process solutions. In addition, this individual will own the preparation of monthly reporting and guide the evolution of our financial infrastructure to support our upcoming milestones.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership and management teams to oversee financial analyses and models that assist in the evaluation of strategic business initiatives, capital investments, and new products within Ursa Major’s business units.
- Direct real time cost benefit analysis to quantify the impact on projected revenue, operating expenses, assets, and cash flow.
- Lead cross functional initiatives to modernize FP&A processes, reduce spreadsheet dependency, and implement scalable self-service reporting.
- Own and direct the implementation and administration of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and consolidations.
- Support the annual planning process and ongoing quarterly forecasts, while guiding the transition toward dynamic monthly rolling forecasts.
- Represent Finance in enterprise data governance discussions, ensuring business requirements align with downstream impacts to reporting and analytics.
- Understand, utilize, and manage the systems and tools (Odoo, Navan, Bill.com, ADP, and others) required to deliver services to stakeholders whilst offering strategic recommendations as needed.
- Manage complex assignments independently while providing strategic guidance, review, and mentorship for analysts on the team.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 7 to 10+ years of professional experience modernizing FP&A, finance systems, data, and business processes.
- Proven expertise in data analytics and visualization tools.
- Hands on experience implementing and administering EPM tools.
- Practical exposure to data science and machine learning (relevant coursework, cross functional team experience, or data science credentials highly preferred).
- Experience with Agentic AI and building automated finance solutions.
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and change management skills.
- Ability to communicate directly and effectively with all levels of management, partnering with executive leadership to align business and technical requirements.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $134,000 - $155,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- 7 to 10+ years of professional experience modernizing FP&A, finance systems, data, and business processes
- Proven expertise in data analytics and visualization tools
- Hands-on experience implementing and administering Enterprise Performance Management tools
- Experience with Agentic AI and building automated finance solutions
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and change-management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all management levels and partner with executive leadership
- Practical exposure to data science and machine learning through coursework, cross-functional experience, or credentials
- Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO covering vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement, augmented by paid parental/adoptive leave and two company‑wide weeklong breaks. Company materials and third‑party benefits pages consistently highlight this breadth as a standout element.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans plus employer‑paid short‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D, with EAP and HSA/FSA noted on some postings. External benefits snapshots point to strong perceived coverage quality.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership is offered through stock options/equity grants alongside competitive pay. Third‑party employer listings repeatedly include equity as part of the standard package, signaling broad accessibility.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.
