Senior Manager of FP&A, Muon Space

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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, improving data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation
• Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward-thinking financial management across the Finance function