Finance Analyst II - New Shepard

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with a team of dedicated individuals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a Financial Analyst with a strong track record of success to play a crucial role in contributing to our mission of reducing the cost of access to space.The New Shepard business unit is leading the way in operational reusability utilizing a fully reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. As a Finance Analyst, you will have the opportunity to partner with program leadership to drive financial performance and programmatic decisions!Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with program leadership to align quarterly program forecasts for Cash Receipts, Revenue and Expenditures with program's strategic goals.
• Perform Risk and Opportunity assessment of program forecasts, providing potential solutions for mitigation and/or developing recovery plans.
• Analyze financial performance to develop reporting that provides insights into the key drivers of the program's financial performance
• Assess Expenditure, Profit/Loss and Cash Flow impacts of customer proposals prior to senior leadership reviews
• Serve as a trusted business partner to the New Shepard program teams, proactively ensuring teams operate within financial constraints and invest capital wisely
• Build and continuously improve financial processes, including but not limited to developing financial models and reporting, identifying key performance drivers and introducing new analytical methodsMinimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related analytical field
  • 2+ years demonstrating performance in roles that include business planning, analyzing performance and reporting insights to senior leadership levels
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships with key business partners and the broader finance team
  • Experience with data mining across diverse data sets for the purposes of data analysis
  • Intellectual curiosity in the products, underlying business processes and impact of financial decisions within the New Shepard business unit
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Minimum Qualifications
    • Masters degree in related field
    • Intermediate to advanced skills in SQL
    • Experience with Tableau or cost modelingCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $79,830.00-$111,762.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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