Financial Analyst III - Engines

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 a member of our highly skilled team, you'll actively contribute to the advancement of space exploration. The InSpace Engines Finance team partners with engineering, procurement, supply chain, and test operations to drive the growth and success of Blue Origin’s InSpace engines and thruster development. In this dynamic role, you will improve performance and predictability through your financial competence and analytical savvy. We are looking for a proactive, diligent analyst with outstanding financial expertise and interpersonal skills who thrives in an ever-evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting cycles for InSpace Engines Development, including month-end close, monthly forecast, and quarterly EAC. Present reports to management for program financial updates.
• Collaborate with Engine and Thruster Development collaborators to strengthen and streamline development finance reporting processes and systems. Identify gaps, propose, and drive improvements by developing automated applications for data aggregation and reporting to drive engine unit-cost reductions.
• Support forecasting of critical metrics, including spend and resource requirements, such as headcount, capital, and operating expenses. Compile, analyze, and interpret financial reports that indicate trends, variances, risks, and opportunities associated with operational spend, capital investment, and inventories.
• Assist business managers with budgeting and performance insights
• Drive monthly forecasts for labor, overhead, and capital
• Partner with other finance team members in special projects that support management decision-making, such as capital expenditure, inventory, and what-if analyses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another highly analytical subject area
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, including annual and multi-year planning, month-end closing, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting and modeling.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of underlying business processes and the impact of financial decisions
• Experience helping business leaders meet financial targets and deliver results
• Intermediate Excel proficiency
• Experience with Tableau preferred
• 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:

• MBA, FP&A or Accounting experience
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Lead financial arguments on a variety of space systems

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $100,800.00-$141,120.00

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’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.

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Applicants 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.

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• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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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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