CesiumAstro
Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Specialist II
CesiumAstro, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Specialist II at CesiumAstro. We are looking for a hands-on, collaborative FP&A professional to join our team in an in-office role, with locations in Austin, TX; Broomfield, CO; or El Segundo, CA. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Note: To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Job Duties And Responsibilities
Leading and developing new business proposals, including coordination, collection and analysis of cost and schedule from multi-functional departments. Generating cost volumes for proposals in accordance with RFP specifications and other pricing/cost requirements. Designing and developing Cost Models and Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) for proposals, working with senior engineering staff to generate Basis of Estimates based on work breakdown structures. Creating and presenting cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership. Providing budget and financial artifacts for program startup culminating in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs). Working closely with program management to help generate monthly Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR), Quarterly Estimate at Completions (EACs). Acting as the subject matter expert for the financial performance of assigned programs, providing management with early warning of potential performance issues, identifying risks and offering solutions. Interfacing with Executive Management, Program Management, Accounting, Functional Leads, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for the programs supported. Preparing monthly forecast outlooks for Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash and Working Capital. Providing financial analysis for audits and other financial activities, including interfacing with DCAA and customers for joint surveillance reviews (JSRs). Creating, updating, and maintaining financial models and detailed forecasts of future operations. Comparing historical results against budgets and forecasts and performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance and drive improvements. Researching key financial ratios of industry peers and benchmarking company data. Evaluating company financial data to ensure investments are the best use of capital, looking at ROI and opportunities for better capital allocation. Evaluating financials for each department and working with departments to prepare budgets/forecasts and consolidate into corporate budgets/forecasts. Generating three- to five-year financial forecasts. Extracting Big Data sets and consolidating them into useful analytics, developing dashboards and key metrics to track the business and inform strategy. Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field from an accredited university or college. Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience. Experience developing and implementing financial budgets and forecasts. Experience in developing cost volumes, basis of estimates (BOEs), and roll-ups of non-recurring efforts (NREs), recurring efforts (REs), and materials. Understanding of EVMS principles and Program Baseline Planning. Ability to analyze data and synthesize complexity into clarity for decision-making. Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and other departments. A desire to have a broader impact and make meaningful contributions as the company grows by creating novel financial and business insights. Exceptional written and verbal communication with ability to convey data into information for management, peers, and customers. Must have persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a multi-tasking environment. Ability to identify risks, evaluate probability and magnitude, and implement risk mitigating strategies. Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP. Preferred Experience
Experience working in a start-up, high-growth, and venture-backed company. Compensation
$130,000 - $155,000 a year Location
In-office role at CesiumAstro facilities in Austin, TX; Broomfield, CO; or El Segundo, CA. Equal Opportunity Employer
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members outside our approved vendor list will be considered property of CesiumAstro.
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Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Specialist II at CesiumAstro. We are looking for a hands-on, collaborative FP&A professional to join our team in an in-office role, with locations in Austin, TX; Broomfield, CO; or El Segundo, CA. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Note: To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Job Duties And Responsibilities
Leading and developing new business proposals, including coordination, collection and analysis of cost and schedule from multi-functional departments. Generating cost volumes for proposals in accordance with RFP specifications and other pricing/cost requirements. Designing and developing Cost Models and Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) for proposals, working with senior engineering staff to generate Basis of Estimates based on work breakdown structures. Creating and presenting cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership. Providing budget and financial artifacts for program startup culminating in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs). Working closely with program management to help generate monthly Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR), Quarterly Estimate at Completions (EACs). Acting as the subject matter expert for the financial performance of assigned programs, providing management with early warning of potential performance issues, identifying risks and offering solutions. Interfacing with Executive Management, Program Management, Accounting, Functional Leads, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for the programs supported. Preparing monthly forecast outlooks for Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash and Working Capital. Providing financial analysis for audits and other financial activities, including interfacing with DCAA and customers for joint surveillance reviews (JSRs). Creating, updating, and maintaining financial models and detailed forecasts of future operations. Comparing historical results against budgets and forecasts and performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance and drive improvements. Researching key financial ratios of industry peers and benchmarking company data. Evaluating company financial data to ensure investments are the best use of capital, looking at ROI and opportunities for better capital allocation. Evaluating financials for each department and working with departments to prepare budgets/forecasts and consolidate into corporate budgets/forecasts. Generating three- to five-year financial forecasts. Extracting Big Data sets and consolidating them into useful analytics, developing dashboards and key metrics to track the business and inform strategy. Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field from an accredited university or college. Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience. Experience developing and implementing financial budgets and forecasts. Experience in developing cost volumes, basis of estimates (BOEs), and roll-ups of non-recurring efforts (NREs), recurring efforts (REs), and materials. Understanding of EVMS principles and Program Baseline Planning. Ability to analyze data and synthesize complexity into clarity for decision-making. Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and other departments. A desire to have a broader impact and make meaningful contributions as the company grows by creating novel financial and business insights. Exceptional written and verbal communication with ability to convey data into information for management, peers, and customers. Must have persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a multi-tasking environment. Ability to identify risks, evaluate probability and magnitude, and implement risk mitigating strategies. Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP. Preferred Experience
Experience working in a start-up, high-growth, and venture-backed company. Compensation
$130,000 - $155,000 a year Location
In-office role at CesiumAstro facilities in Austin, TX; Broomfield, CO; or El Segundo, CA. Equal Opportunity Employer
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members outside our approved vendor list will be considered property of CesiumAstro.
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