Financial Analyst III

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!


This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Exploration Systems Level III FA

We are seeking a Finance Analyst with a strong track record of success to play a crucial role in contributing to our mission of reducing the cost of access to space. To further Blue Origin's mission, the Exploration Systems business unit is developing space mining robots and systems that dig, collect, process, and transfer samples for in-situ analysis and sample return missions. As a Finance Analyst, you will have the opportunity to partner with program leadership to drive financial performance and programmatic decisions!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with program management to monitor performance and estimates on a continual basis
• Analyze financial performance of individual projects and the Exploration Systems' business
• Develop reporting that provides insights into the key drivers of the business's financial performance
• Partner with business leadership to align quarterly forecasts for revenue, margin, and cash with strategic goals
• Perform Risk and Opportunity assessment of forecasts, providing potential solutions for mitigation or recovery
• Serve as a trusted business partner to Exploration Systems' leadership, proactively ensuring teams operate within financial constraints and invest capital wisely
• Build and continuously improve financial processes, including but not limited to developing financial models and reporting, identifying key performance drivers and introducing new analytical methods
• Assist in the month-end close process from start through the reporting cycle, including preparation and reconciliation of journal entries and customer invoicing
• Develop strong knowledge of our ERP system (IFS) and lead efforts to move manual processes into the system

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related analytical field
• Minimum 2 years demonstrating performance in a relevant role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships with key business partners and the broader finance team
• Experience with extracting data from qualitative and quantitative data sources to support business planning and performance measurement
• Intellectual curiosity in the products, underlying business processes and impact of financial decisions within the Exploration Systems business unit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Moderate proficiency in data extraction using SQL programming
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with IFS, Databricks, D365, or other cost/schedule integration tools
• Experience with supporting government contracts
• Successful support of programs through DCMA/DCAA, joint site surveillance, or other government audits
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience (e.g. Control Account Management) on an EVM-required contract
• Proposal support including pricing for bids requiring certified pricing

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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