Engines Program Senior Finance Analyst
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
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 part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists,
technicians, engineers, program managers, you will participate in
the development of our Engines program. We are seeking an
analytical, creative, proactive, and forward-thinking Sr Finance
Analyst to join our team. This position will drive critical
initiatives to improve the quality and timeliness of insights
provided to business leadership.The individual should possess
excellent financial acumen and strong oral, written, and
interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast-paced and constantly
evolving environment. In this hands-on position, you will work to
increase the speed, efficiency, and automation of our finance
operations by supporting the timely delivery and transparency of
data to support the company's business decisions.We are looking for
someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and
dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Passion for our mission and vision is required!Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
- Serve as the point of contact with the Program Management
Office and the Director of Finance for all business decisions
related to development of programs.
- Maintain the program forecast and provide analysis such as
funding profiles, time-phased labor & non-labor expenditure
profiles, variance analysis to the annual operating plan, etc.
- Research, identify, and explain root cause of financial
variances to budget and forecast. Performs risk & opportunity
analyses and provide potential solutions. Work with program teams
to develop recovery plans.
- Help support program teams and provide oversight of estimates
at completion (EACs) at the WBS element and program level.
- Creation of content and ability to present data to support
program, financial and operations reviews.
- Validate purchase orders are within the forecast and billed to
the correct accounts.
- Provide guidance and mentor staff member both in their
professional development and as required to align with stated
deadlines and ensure appropriate actions are implemented in
relation to business function forecast.Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or other
highly analytical field
- Min 8 years of financial and business analytics experience, to
include partnering with senior program leaders to prepare monthly
forecasts, AOPs, and multi-year strategic plans.
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills and
demonstrating success influencing and collaborating with multiple
stakeholders.
- Experience in helping business managers meet financial targets
and deliver results.
- Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel/Intermediate SQL
- Highly skilled collaborator and influencer capable of
interacting with multiple business partners and collaborators.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- Understanding of underlying business processes and the impact
of financial decisions
- Solid understanding of financial statements and generally
accepted accounting principles.
- 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.Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with development programs moving into a production
environment
- MBA, or Master's Degree in Finance
- Experience with Deltek, COBRA, or other cost/schedule
integration toolsCompensation range for on site WA applicants is
$125,22-$175,318Inclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired
requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely
to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired
qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a
diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited
about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly
with every desired qualification in the job description, we
encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate
for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for
employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S.
permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully
admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted
asylum.BenefitsBenefits 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin
hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and
maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and
teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified
applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities
for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the
Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los
Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a
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Keywords: Blue Origin, Bellevue , Engines Program Senior Finance Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Seattle, Washington
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