Ursa Major · 4 days ago
Senior Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A)
Ursa Major is revolutionizing aerospace and defense with high-performance propulsion systems. The Senior Financial Planning Analyst will support the Director of Finance in developing financial strategies and conducting financial analyses to aid decision-making and reporting for the company's growth.
AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership and management teams to prepare financial analyses and models that assist in the evaluation of strategic business initiatives, capital investments, new & existing clients, and new products & services within Ursa Major’s business units
Provide real time cost-benefit analysis to quantify the impact on Ursa Major’s projected revenue, operating expenses, assets and cash flow, and to assist in the prioritization of investment spending
Conduct client and business segment profitability analysis using appropriate activity-based costing methods to allocate revenue and expenses
Develop and create thoughtful new ways to analyze, solve, & discuss the most difficult challenges that teams may be facing throughout our maturation process
Analysis may include working with Finance and Business Development to price newly added product offerings and services as needed within our customer portfolio
Help to develop financial and non-financial measures of business performance for evaluation and control of projects and investments
Engage in and contribute to the annual planning process and on-going quarterly forecasts
Understand and validate the rationale for the multi-year financial forecast of revenue, operating expenses, assets and cash flow
Partner to explain variances to previously communicated forecasts; preparing and presenting quarterly finance review presentations to the senior leadership team of the business areas you support as appropriate
Prepare and disseminate timely and accurate financial information to allow for efficient use and control over financial resources of a business unit, project, service, etc. that supports our Finance leadership’s asks
Understand and utilize the systems and tools required to deliver the services to stakeholder whilst offering recommendations as needed
Participate in special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Accounting, Finance
5 -7 years of professional work experience
A demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive solutions
Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience in Abacum or other FP&A software
Experience in Odoo or other ERP software
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to perform and communicate complex and highly sophisticated empirical and statistical analysis to include the identifying of relevant input data, model design and set up, data analysis, inferring conclusions, and formulating recommendations to attain overall corporate objectives
Communicate directly and effectively with all levels of management
The sensitive nature of this position requires a high level of maturity, tact and diplomacy without sacrificing authentic and meaningful information
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree is preferred; MBA is most desirable
Demonstrated interest or completion in professional certification (CPA, CFA, CFM, or CMA) preferred
Benefits
Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
Equity Grants in the Company
Company
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company that provides a propulsion system for space launch, hypersonics, and national security.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434.33MKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesExplorer 1 FundBlackRock
2025-11-18Series E· $100M
2025-11-18Debt Financing· $50M
2024-09-19Grant· $12.5M
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-12-19
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