Blue Origin

Lunar Finance Director

Seattle, WA Full time

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.

As part of a hardworking team of Finance professionals, you will be responsible for leading and developing a finance team while partnering with product line leaders to design and produce complex systems for the Lunar MK2 Lander and Core Component teams. Our team is seeking a proactive leader with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail that can thrive and support our mission in this fast-paced, high-growth environment.

As a Lunar Finance Director, you will provide critical analysis and insight, drive performance improvement and predictability, and be responsible for product line financial leadership across the full lifecycle of the Program. You will provide support for strategic operating decisions that impact vehicle development, recurring costs of manufacturing, and operations. 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 growth. Partnering with product line leadership, you will collaborate and communicate to solve challenging problems and help build a best-in-class business.

This role reports directly to the Lunar Permanence CFO 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 Renton, WA required, and relocation is provided!

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the product line owners as a Finance Business Partner and advisor
  • Analyze and minimize variances in the financial performance of product line programs
  • Develop and deliver product line financial commitments, business plans, and investment returns
  • Establish finance operational strategies and drive Product Estimate at Complete development
  • Lead and develop the Finance team, supporting their career development and team engagement
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives and ensure optimal use of investments

Skills and abilities:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and grow teams
  • Understand financial documents and performance metrics
  • Strategic and results-oriented collaborator with multiple stakeholders; able to manage large-scale projects and reprioritize as necessary
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with expertise in Excel financial modeling

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 12+ years of professional finance experience, including leadership of people or teams
  • Experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Technology Industry
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience utilizing ERP tools, financial and operational databases, and accounting software

Desired:

  • MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field
  • Experience in Research & Development and Manufacturing
  • Experience in AI, automation, data warehouse
  • Experience with D365, Coupa, and OneStream software tools


 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $182,450.00-$255,429.30

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

  • 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 submit 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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