Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Houston

Full time

JR100616

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station - a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a high-caliber Director of FP&A to serve as the financial backbone of a complex, multi-program aerospace enterprise. This is a senior leadership role with direct oversight of several Program Finance Managers and full ownership of corporate-level financial planning, budgeting, consolidation, and executive reporting. The role reports to the VP of Finance and sits at the intersection of program-level financial execution and company-wide strategic planning.

The right candidate brings a combination of strategic financial leadership and operational depth. We are looking for someone who sees process gaps as opportunities and takes pride in creating systems and discipline in their areas of oversight. This role will help shape how the organization thinks about financial performance, resource allocation, and long-term value creation.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Management

• Manage, develop, and evaluate three Senior Program Finance Managers across R&D, government and commercial contracts, and capital development programs.

• Set consistent FP&A methodologies, analytical standards, and compliance expectations across all program finance functions.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex program financial issues and cross-program resource allocation decisions.

• Drive accountability and continuous improvement through standardized EAC processes, variance frameworks, and reporting templates.

• Assess team capabilities and act (through coaching, process redesign, or hiring) to ensure the finance function scales with the organization.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own the FP&A side of the monthly close calendar: program forecast collection, actuals-vs.-forecast bridge, and management reporting package.

• Ensure revenue recognition treatments (POC, point-in-time, milestone-based) are reflected accurately in both program EAC files and corporate models.

• Maintain a consistent corporate reporting framework: standardized KPI definitions, calculation methodologies, and presentation formats.

• Support external audit coordination, preparation of supporting schedules, and responses to technical accounting inquiries.

• Consolidate program, business unit, and functional inputs into an integrated corporate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with full reconciliation to program-level actuals.

• Design and enforce the budgeting and consolidation process (templates, timelines, review cadences, and version control).

• Own and administer the corporate budgeting and consolidation platform.

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages to the CFO and executive team with clear bridge analyses and driver attribution.

Contract & Compliance Management

• Provide guidance to the program finance team on FAR Part 31, DFARS, and CAS (cost classification, allowability, and allocability).

• Support internal and external audits related to program financials and government contract compliance.

• Collaborate with Contracts and Legal on financial provisions within customer agreements.

• Ensure all CPR/IPMR data submitted to government customers is reconciled to corporate financial records.

• Oversee indirect rate disclosure compliance, ensuring provisional rates submitted to DCAA reflect the current cost structure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive FP&A, program finance, or financial controlling experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology, including 4+ years in a senior leadership or management role.

• Proven track record managing and developing a team of senior finance professionals.

• Deep expertise in corporate financial planning and consolidation (AOP, rolling forecasts, LRP, and board-level reporting) across a multi-program environment.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise budgeting and consolidation software (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, OneStream, Planful, Hyperion, or equivalent).

• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, FAR Part 31, DFARS, and CAS principles.

• Advanced financial modeling skills with ability to build, own, and critically evaluate complex driver-based models independently.

• Experience preparing materials for leadership and executive meetings, investor due diligence, or fundraising processes.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission

• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership , innovation , and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability

• Technical Rigor

• Execution Discipline

• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

• Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station - Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.