At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.
We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. If you want to work on something that truly matters with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.
What You’ll Be LaunchingSlingshot Aerospace is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to support the continued growth of our international business. In this role, you will directly support the General Manager of Slingshot International and be responsible for the daily finance and business operations.
As the finance lead for our international business, you will assist in preparing the business to scale globally. You will be responsible for budgeting, financial planning, pricing strategy, compliance, and financial reporting, working alongside the wider finance function under the CFO.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who has operated as a finance manager or senior analyst within a department or business unit and is ready to take the next step into broader financial leadership. While this is not a CFO role, it offers exposure to many of the responsibilities associated with leading finance for a growing business unit.
Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)- Be the finance lead for the General Manager of Slingshot International, providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
- Establish the financial foundation for the international business and prepare it for scaling
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Support pricing strategy and financial modeling for international programs and products
- Ensure financial compliance with company policies, international regulations, and reporting standards
- Collaborate with the broader finance team to align reporting, controls, and processes
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth and decision-making
- Help establish scalable financial processes and reporting in the first 3–6 months
- 6+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, financial operations, or similar
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for a business unit or function
- Strong understanding of P&L management, financial planning, and operational finance
- Experience partnering with business leaders on strategic and operational decisions
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating with distributed teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
- Excellent communication skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Experience supporting international or multi-entity operations
- Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, technology, or high-growth startups
- Experience building financial processes or reporting frameworks
- Familiarity with pricing models, rate development, or contract-based revenue
- Experience with cross-border financial reporting or compliance
US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.
Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, or financial operations
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of P&L management and operational finance
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating with distributed teams
- Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills
Slingshot Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for key roles, especially in engineering and sales, supported by publicly posted ranges and role descriptions. Descriptions of compensation characterize base pay as fair to above average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with materials emphasizing robust medical, dental, and vision options. Plan quality is portrayed as strong and cost-effective.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO is prominently offered alongside a remote-first setup. Usage is generally seen as flexible, subject to team norms.
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What We Do
Slingshot Aerospace builds world-class space simulation and analytics solutions. We are driven by our vision of accelerating space sustainability to create a safer, more connected world. Space is increasingly complex due to the exponential growth of global launch activity, the proliferation of new data sources, and the ever-growing body of new satellites and debris. Organizations are making mission-critical decisions in this high-risk environment and they need the right information at the right time. Slingshot Aerospace empowers government and commercial space organizations to better design, manage, and safeguard their assets, as well as mitigate risks, to ensure safe and reliable operations for all space-faring users. We are achieving this by bringing the space domain into the digital environment and fusing together data from different sources to provide a full, dynamic orbital picture. In doing so, Slingshot Aerospace customers can make decisions at the speed of relevance and achieve clarity in complex environments.
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