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Blue Origin LLC Financial Analyst Principal - Lunar Permanence in Seattle, Washington
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of diverse Finance professionals, you will be responsible for leading and developing the FP&A team and ensuring the alignment of financial plans and strategic objectives for the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. As a Lunar Permanence Principal Financial Analyst, you will provide critical analysis and insight, drive performance improvement and predictability, and be responsible for the financial planning and analysis of the business unit. Partnering with business unit leadership, you will collaborate and communicate to solve challenging problems and help build a best-in-class business. As a self-starter, you'll be tasked with supporting the build-out of the financial infrastructure and a scalable finance function that has the right people, processes, and tools to enable program growth. The selected candidate will be a key member of the Lunar Permanence Finance Leadership team and will drive critical initiatives to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of insights provided to senior and executive leadership. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Availability for on-site work in Kent, WA required, and relocation is provided! Responsibilities: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes, Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting, Provide accurate and timely financial information and recommendations to support business execution, Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy, Maintain business unit data and reporting integrity through monthly health checks and quarterly audits, Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organization, Mentor and develop FP&A team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives, Collaborate with team members to provide meaningful insights to Business Unit leadership, Evaluate potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions to support growth initiatives, Skills and abilities: Excellent communication and presentation skills, Demonstrated understanding of financial documents and performance metrics Proven ability to lead, develop, and grow diverse teams, Strategic and results-oriented collaborator with multiple stakeholders; able to manage large-scale projects and reprioritize as necessary, Collaborate across business with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external professional relationships, Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with expertise in Excel financial modeling, Experience utilizing ERP