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Senior Financial Analyst - Programs

K2 Space

Los Angeles, USA

Senior · 4+ years experience

USD 100000-130000 / year

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Responsibilities

Program Financial Planning & Reporting
Own the financial forecast for assigned customer programs, partnering with program managers and engineering leads to ensure forecasts reflect current schedules, scope, and risk, including labor, headcount allocation, capital expenditures, and development spend
Translate engineering and production resource requirements (Bill of Material (BOM), staffing plans, build schedules) into program financial models
Build and maintain program cost/revenue tracking tools to monitor contract performance, funding status, and incurred costs monthly, consolidating results into portfolio-level reporting for leadership
Partner with accounting to support monthly close, ensuring program cost data is accurately captured and reconciled (revenue recognition, WIP, cost accruals)
Track program funding, contract ceilings, and invoicing timeline schedule
Business Partnering and Decision Support
Work directly with program managers and engineering teams to track program performance against budget, schedule, and productivity targets (e.g., variance to EAC, cost/schedule performance)
Support proposal and pricing efforts by providing cost inputs and financial data for cost volumes and basis-of-estimate development
Contribute to the development of standardized financial templates and models to improve consistency across program reporting
Conduct ad-hoc program financial analyses to support program decisions
Deliver clear, program-specific insight on revenue, cost variances, and risk to program managers and executive management
Present program financial results and analysis to multi-disciplinary and executive audiences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field
4+ years of progressive experience in program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects
Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience in a start-up, aerospace/defense, or manufacturing environment
Experience with proposal pricing, cost estimating, or government contract types
MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA)
Active Secret clearance
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 and equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.