Manager of Finance - FP&A

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world.  We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. 

Position Overview:
The Manager of Finance, FP&A, will be responsible for overseeing the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions within the company. This role will work closely with the executive leadership team to provide insights that guide strategic decisions, ensure financial health, and enable scalable growth. You will help build and refine financial models, manage budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide critical data-driven insights to support business decisions in this fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast company performance and provide business insights to senior leadership.
• Analyze and communicate key financial metrics, performance trends, and variance explanations to the executive team.
• Support business leaders with financial insights and recommendations to drive profitability, cost management, and operational efficiency.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and company goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Sales, to understand business drivers and impact financial outcomes.
• Develop and improve internal financial processes, systems, and tools to support scalable growth in a startup environment.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve financial performance, profitability, and cash flow management.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting, alignment of financials, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Contribute to investor presentations and other external communication materials, ensuring clarity and transparency of financial performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or a similar role, preferably within a technology, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills, with a deep understanding of financial statements and KPIs.
• Experience with budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; experience with ERP and FP&A software (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
• Strong business acumen with a passion for contributing to the growth and success of a high-impact aerospace company.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace or related engineering industries.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems, processes, and tools.
• Familiarity with capital budgeting, business valuation, and investment analysis.

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $120,000 – 160,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. 

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.