Finance Principal - New Glenn

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!  

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!

As part of a hardworking team of diverse Finance professionals, you will be responsible for partnering with the Vice President of Customer Programs to execute external contracts while supporting new business initiatives within the New Glenn Business Unit. Named after pioneering astronaut John Glenn, New Glenn is a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. Featuring a reusable first stage built for 25 missions, New Glenn will build a road to space. Our team is seeking a proactive leader with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail who can thrive and support our mission in this fast-paced, high-growth environment.

As a New Glenn Finance Principal, you will provide critical analysis and insight, drive performance improvement and predictability, and be responsible for the financial leadership of customer programs. Partnering with product line leadership, you will collaborate and communicate to tackle exciting problems and help build an outstanding 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 New Glenn 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 dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Availability for on-site work in Kent, WA, or Denver, CO required, and relocation is provided!

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Vice President of Customer Programs as a business partner and advisor
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and recommendations to support business execution
• Collaborate with team members to provide relevant insights to Product Line leadership
• Develop and deliver product line financial commitments, business plans, and investment returns
• Set-up the cost and reporting structure to support program execution while ensuring effective financial controls
• Partner with Accounting to evaluate and document revenue recognition requirements
• Analyze and minimize variances in the financial performance of programs
• Provide subject matter expertise to the Blue Origin Finance community on the set-up and execution of external contracts and customers, including, USG
• Support customer proposals and provide analysis/modeling of new business opportunities and related requirements
• Eligible for TS/SCI and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and financial processes and reporting

Skills and abilities:

• Experience as a Finance Business Partner supporting external programs in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Understand financial documents and performance measurements
• Strategic and results-oriented collaborator with multiple stakeholders; able to lead large-scale projects and reprioritize as necessary
• Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with expertise in Excel financial modeling
• Experience using ERP tools, financial and operational databases, and accounting software

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 12+ years of professional finance experience, including in R&D and manufacturing
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in Research & Development and Manufacturing
• Experience with Deltek, Coupa, and Planful software tools

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $151,109-$211,552

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $143,086-$200,320

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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