Senior FP&A Manager, Sierra Space
Office located in Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO
Commercial space company
Open for applications
Commercial space company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Office located in Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a platform in space to benefit life on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will excel at identifying financial risks, developing mitigation strategies, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights
- Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission
- A Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections
- Demonstrated experience of analyzing financials statements
- Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
- Proficient with Excel; PowerPoint a plus
Desirable
- Experience in management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management
- Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools
- A strong background in DoD, government contracting
- Experience in a public company environment
- Advanced knowledge of indirect rate composition
- Proficient with Oracle EPM for financial planning
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager, FP&A, responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis
- In this role, you will serve as the primary financial liaison between teams, prepare comprehensive financial reports for executive leadership, manage indirect rates, and drive process improvements while providing mentorship to team members
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets
- Budget Management: Oversee program budget preparation, execution, and cost controls. Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions
- Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance. Identify trends, and highlight opportunities for improvement
- Financial Reporting and Strategic Support: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and projections for executive leadership to support strategic decision-making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary financial liaison between multiple teams and business operations, ensuring financial responsibilities are fulfilled
- Indirect Rate Management: Play a significant role analyzing actuals and forecast that formulate indirect rates, as well owning key deliverables supporting Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Company Strategic Plans
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to drive operational efficiency
- Leadership & Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering professional development and building a high-performing finance team
- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational assets and ensure financial stability
Our take
Sierra Space is developing the next generation of power and infrastructure for the evolving space economy. Over the last three decades, the company and its affiliates have produced more than 4,000 space systems, and achieved 500+ space missions, including to Mars.
The company is closely tied to NASA but had adjusted near-term plans for its reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane, which was originally contracted to provide cargo resupply services to the International Space Station. Now, the company (working with NASA) will fly an initial free-flying demonstration mission, targeted for late 2026. The flight is intended to validate core systems such as autonomous operations, thermal protection, and runway landing, while reducing pressure from ISS certification timelines and gathering data to support future missions.
Alongside this, Sierra Space is expanding its footprint in defense and national security. In 2024, the company won its first Space Development Agency contract to build 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and has already completed the first 9 structures ahead of schedule. Supported by its Victory Works manufacturing facility and continued involvement in Orbital Reef, Sierra Space is increasingly positioned as a diversified supplier across civil, commercial and defense space markets.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2026
$550m
SERIES C
Sep 2023
$290m
SERIES B
Total funding: $2.3bn
Company benefits
- Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
- Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
- Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
- 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
- Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.
Company HQ
Louisville, Colorado
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