Muon Space
Overview
Senior Manager, FP&A role at Muon Space. Reporting to the Head of Finance; lead company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management in support of rapid growth across commercial and government programs. Partner with leaders in Engineering, Mission Engineering, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development to drive disciplined capital allocation and data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities
Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and rolling forecasts across all business units. Provide actionable insights on program and company-level performance, unit economics, and capital trade-offs. Support strategic decision-making on new programs, pricing strategies, launch partnerships, infrastructure, and CapEx investments through financial modeling and ROI analysis. Lead variance analysis as part of the Month-End Close in partnership with Accounting. Own Program Gross Margin reports, Budget vs. Actuals, and program-level cost tracking. Build and refine program cost models for commercial and government contracts in alignment with evolving business and technical requirements. Enhance forecasting accuracy through data-driven methodologies, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses. Own Department Budget vs. Actuals analysis and reports; partner with Mission Engineering and Program Management to drive program performance, risk mitigation, and funding strategies. Deliver executive-ready dashboards and presentations that communicate financial performance, scenarios, and forward-looking insights. Support customer, investor, and government reporting by preparing clear, compliant, and timely analyses. Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support rapid company growth; drive adoption of ERP and BI tools to improve data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation. Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward-thinking financial management across the Finance function. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 8–12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, including 3+ years in a managerial role. Proven track record in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries. Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and executive presentation skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. MBA, CFA, or CPA (Preferred). Experience with both commercial and government space programs. Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Anaplan). Strong grasp of long-cycle programs, unit economics, government contract structures; EVM a plus. Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $123,000 - $187,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process. In addition to salary, Muon Space provides equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability and life insurance; three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave. About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world. Equity & Inclusion
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon Space is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation during the application process upon request.
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Senior Manager, FP&A role at Muon Space. Reporting to the Head of Finance; lead company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management in support of rapid growth across commercial and government programs. Partner with leaders in Engineering, Mission Engineering, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development to drive disciplined capital allocation and data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities
Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and rolling forecasts across all business units. Provide actionable insights on program and company-level performance, unit economics, and capital trade-offs. Support strategic decision-making on new programs, pricing strategies, launch partnerships, infrastructure, and CapEx investments through financial modeling and ROI analysis. Lead variance analysis as part of the Month-End Close in partnership with Accounting. Own Program Gross Margin reports, Budget vs. Actuals, and program-level cost tracking. Build and refine program cost models for commercial and government contracts in alignment with evolving business and technical requirements. Enhance forecasting accuracy through data-driven methodologies, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses. Own Department Budget vs. Actuals analysis and reports; partner with Mission Engineering and Program Management to drive program performance, risk mitigation, and funding strategies. Deliver executive-ready dashboards and presentations that communicate financial performance, scenarios, and forward-looking insights. Support customer, investor, and government reporting by preparing clear, compliant, and timely analyses. Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support rapid company growth; drive adoption of ERP and BI tools to improve data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation. Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward-thinking financial management across the Finance function. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 8–12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, including 3+ years in a managerial role. Proven track record in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries. Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and executive presentation skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. MBA, CFA, or CPA (Preferred). Experience with both commercial and government space programs. Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Anaplan). Strong grasp of long-cycle programs, unit economics, government contract structures; EVM a plus. Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $123,000 - $187,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process. In addition to salary, Muon Space provides equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability and life insurance; three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave. About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world. Equity & Inclusion
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon Space is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation during the application process upon request.
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