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Senior Manager, FP&A
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Muon Space .
Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Manager of Finance & FP&A to play a critical role in shaping the financial future of Muon Space. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will lead company‑wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management in support of rapid growth across commercial and government programs. The Senior Manager will partner closely with leaders in Engineering, Mission Engineering, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development to ensure disciplined capital allocation, proactive risk management, and data‑driven decision‑making. This is a highly visible role that blends financial acumen with strategic business partnership to help drive scale in a complex, long‑cycle industry.
Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
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.
FP&A Execution
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.
Business Partnering
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.
Team Leadership & Other Projects
Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support rapid company growth.
Drive adoption of ERP and BI tools, improving data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation.
Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward‑thinking financial management across the Finance function.
Qualifications
Required:
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.
Preferred:
MBA, CFA, or CPA.
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 and EVM a plus.
Salary The salary range for this role is $123,000 - $187,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
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 revolutionary, 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 the heart of 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.
Benefits At Muon, salary is only part of our total compensation package. Full‑time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
EEO Statement Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
1158, (B) eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.
The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
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Senior Manager, FP&A
role at
Muon Space .
Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Manager of Finance & FP&A to play a critical role in shaping the financial future of Muon Space. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will lead company‑wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management in support of rapid growth across commercial and government programs. The Senior Manager will partner closely with leaders in Engineering, Mission Engineering, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development to ensure disciplined capital allocation, proactive risk management, and data‑driven decision‑making. This is a highly visible role that blends financial acumen with strategic business partnership to help drive scale in a complex, long‑cycle industry.
Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
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.
FP&A Execution
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.
Business Partnering
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.
Team Leadership & Other Projects
Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support rapid company growth.
Drive adoption of ERP and BI tools, improving data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation.
Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward‑thinking financial management across the Finance function.
Qualifications
Required:
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.
Preferred:
MBA, CFA, or CPA.
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 and EVM a plus.
Salary The salary range for this role is $123,000 - $187,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
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 revolutionary, 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 the heart of 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.
Benefits At Muon, salary is only part of our total compensation package. Full‑time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
EEO Statement Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
1158, (B) eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.
The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
" #J-18808-Ljbffr