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Virgin Galactic · 4 days ago

Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Tustin, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. The Sr. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a team responsible for providing financial support and thought partnership to business units, ensuring major projects are delivered on budget and supporting business unit strategies as the company prepares for upcoming commercial space missions.

AerospaceCommercialSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the finance Business Partner to business units, building strong relationships with department leaders

Support business unit leadership in the development of strategic plans for current and future business needs. Provide thoughtful insight on potential opportunities to evolve the organization’s needs and priorities

Create, improve, and maintain financial processes. Responsible for leading, coordinating and consolidating the business unit budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Includes preparation of comprehensive business reviews and updates to Executive-level audiences

Manage program financials, including the development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, and ongoing management of cost and schedule integration

Assist in manpower planning, forecasting and reporting activities across functions to support program resourcing needs

Provide vendor proposal and negotiation support, including financial terms and conditions and should cost analysis

Conduct purchase order and invoice reviews, approval and reconciliation against appropriate program budgets

Analyze and interpret financial data and trends to provide recommendations to improve the quality of management decisions. Implement processes to enhance cost tracking

Partner with Finance, Controllership, and IT to ensure accuracy, alignment, and efficiency of key processes and reporting tools

Ensure proper goal alignment for team and direct reports, including robust performance and development discussions

Qualification

Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisBudgetingExcel ProficiencyAerospace Industry ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSelf-starter

Required

At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, planning, and/or strategy functions, preferably within the aerospace industry

At least three years of experience managing employees

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting

A big picture view on financial analysis - ability to view the business from a broader perspective, integrating finance and business issues to develop solutions that add value to the leadership team beyond finance

Advanced proficiency in excel, including ability to perform financial modeling and quantitative analysis including business valuation, ROI and cost benefit analysis for large scale projects

Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced and vibrant environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to influence partners and key business decisions

Proven ability to lead teams and build relationships

Self-starter, with natural curiosity, enthusiasm, desire to learn and ability to deal with ambiguity