Lead forecast of key performance indicators (KPIs), including spending and resource requirements for assigned business groups, such as headcount, capital, and operating expenses
Forecast future unit costs with cross-functional teams and track progress in achieving cost reduction targets
Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed to support operational decision-making, from new idea generation through to the implementation phase
Perform a leading role on internal projects, working closely with peer organizations to understand key business issues and translate them into financial models and metrics
Prepare and update capital expenditure and inventory cash forecasts
Support product cost tracking and inventory analysis, including scrap, inventory obsolescence, and productivity efforts
Develop and enhance tools to track revenue performance and incurred project costs every month
Provide insight on revenue, spending variances, and department-level reporting to business partners
Analyze and interpret financial data for use in management reviews
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
1+ years experience in an accounting, finance, or business role (internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, applied business statistics, and general modeling experience of complex non-linear systems
Experience in a manufacturing or technology environment
Familiarity with reporting, visualization, intelligence, and analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management
Experience with presenting analytical results in both verbal and written form across a multi-disciplinary organization
Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems for a broad audience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This position is based in Austin, TX, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
Benefits
Remote work options
Additional Information
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
The Financial Analyst will be instrumental in the development, tracking, forecasting, reporting, and accounting for all SpaceX projects. This is a key financial planning and analysis (FP&A) role with executive-level visibility, driving spending and contract profitability for all of our product lines. The successful candidate will interface with all aspects of the company, including production, engineering, sales, program management, accounting, and executive management.
Spacex · Austin, TX