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Principal Financial Analyst (Strategic Finance)
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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Principal Financial Analyst (Strategic Finance) to our team. In this position, you will report directly to the CFO and collaborate closely with cross functional teams including Finance, Contracts, Human Resources, Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Business Development and Executive Leadership to provide strategic insight and ensure sound financial planning for strategic initiatives. Your contributions will play an essential role in leading and driving the company through increasingly rapid stages of growth.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, and analyze market trends and industry benchmarks.
- Collaborate with management to provide financial insights for strategic decision-making and support initiatives such as M&A and capital investments. Prepare executive-level presentations.
- Project manage major financing initiatives including fundraising, debt financing, grants and other federal or state related activities.
- Monitor financial performance, identify KPIs, and prepare reports for Executive and senior management.
- Support the development of top-down budgets and forecasts and provide variance analysis.
- Identify and implement process improvements related to analysis and management of strategic initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA required.
- A minimum of 15 years’ experience in accounting, strategic finance, Financial Planning & Analysis or related areas.
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership and management capacity, preferably in a high-growth start-up.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
- Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
- Strong ability to develop effective consultative working relationships with senior leaders within the organization.
- High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
- Experience working with a hardware-focused business model with Engineering R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Supplier Management, and Cost Accounting.
- Experience working in a DoD Government contracting environment.
- Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.
- Experience building and creating executive level summaries of financial data that is presented to Executive Leadership
- Experience meeting critical deadlines and developing reports to drive solutions and process improvements.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills: individual will need to be comfortable working through complex processes and systems changes.
- Expertise in financial modeling and proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel and FP&A systems. Experience with ERP systems can also be beneficial.
- Advanced MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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