BlackSky · 16 hours ago
Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) Analyst
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. The FP&A Analyst will support the Financial Planning and Analysis team by providing financial data modeling support and insights, ensuring accuracy in finance functions for various programs and projects.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support management and peers with robust, insightful recurring and ad hoc analyses of financial performance vs plan, trends, and forecasts progress for a selection of departments, accounts, and programs/projects
Prepare financial summaries that help managers understand the current state of their programs/projects and better plan for contingencies; actively participate in monthly reviews and provide thoughtful recommendations regarding financial and general business topics
Partner with global sales leads to capture evolving opportunity pipeline intelligence and convert information into reliable revenue and backlog forecasts; identify areas of opportunity and risk
Lead various product and program pricing initiatives, including build-to-launch satellite solutions; produce pricing and profitability analyses in support of key deal review stage gates
Partner with Program Management to produce up-to-date program forecasts of labor and expenses, thoroughly analyze cost inputs for accuracy, and monitor at-completion estimates to ensure performance tracks as planned
Develop and foster open lines of communication and information sharing with key members of BlackSky’s functional support teams to ensure a comprehensive review of each business area. Provide financial and/or accounting guidance, as necessary
Other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or a related subject
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in analytical financial modeling, corporate finance, and/or transactional accounting in a fast-paced environment
A proficiency with Microsoft Excel modeling (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas, etc.) and familiarity with data query/data management tools (e.g., Cognos, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)
Strong business acumen with top-notch verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work and make decisions with a high degree of independence
Excellent attention to detail to support our best-in-class team
Preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP, specifically revenue recognition guidance per ASC 606
Experience in a software, satellite/space technology or related industry
The ability to secure a U.S. government security clearance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance + BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
Employer matching donations
Professional development
Mac or PC? Your choice!
Awesome swag
Company
BlackSky
BlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that delivers real-time imagery with global rapid revisit, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian OToole
Chief Technology Officer
Alexandria Albright
People & Culture Partner - Technical Recruiter
Recent News
2023-11-28
Company data provided by crunchbase