Financial Analyst II - 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a hardworking team of finance professionals, you will be responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and performance management activities for Blue Origin’s New Glenn Business Unit. Named after pioneering astronaut John Glenn, New Glenn is a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. Featuring a reusable first stage built for 25 missions, New Glenn will build a road to space.

In this role you deploy best in class financial tools and processes that enable finance to partner with the business to make decisions that matter. Our team acts as a force multiplier to enable excellent financial management at scale to meet the mission to lower the cost to access space. As a self-starter and effective communicator, you will represent the New Glenn finance organization within various programs and cross-functional communities, working directly with leaders in production control, engineering, coordinated supply chain, quality, and manufacturing.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and track financial and operational metrics to enhance performance
• Assist in annual and multi-year financial planning
• Analyze and report financial outcomes
• Collaborate with business leaders for strategic decision-making and business improvements
• Implement cost accounting frameworks
• Develop and maintain the New Glenn Product Cost Structure
• Optimize tools and processes for the Finance team
• Handle financial risk and opportunity management at the program level
• Provide support for project, portfolio, and process management

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in ERP tools, financial databases, and accounting software
• Advanced financial modeling expertise
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills
• Capability to manage multiple large projects and prioritize tasks
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and critical thinking abilities
• High integrity, ethics, and judgment
• Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships while promoting inclusion

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or STEM
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Skilled in data mining and analysis across various datasets
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with SQL
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• 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 Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• CPA designation or equivalent
• Proficiency in Python and workflow automation tools (Alteryx, Databricks, Tableau Prep)
• Advanced skills in analytics, including statistics, Monte Carlo simulation, and machine learning
• Proficiency in Tableau or Microsoft BI
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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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