Sr. Manager, Finance

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At Maxar we unlock the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We monitor global change, deliver broadband communications, and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence.  

Want to play a part in humankind’s return to the moon, contribute to missions in support of national security, provide expertise used in the latest app technology, or improve the health and sustainability of our planet? Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.  

Maxar Intelligence is seeking a dynamic FP&A leader to drive positive business outcomes. This is a critical finance leadership position and reports to the VP, FP&A.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the finance business partners that support the internal facing functions such as SG&A, Operations, Technology, and Product.

• Lead and develop a team of 4 – 6 financial analysts.

• Be agile and an advocate for change across the function, as well as help to drive a strong, positive culture.

• Act as a working manager, providing analysis and feedback on financial performance and key metrics including root cause variance explanations to highlight opportunities and risks monthly around budget and forecast versus actuals.

• Support and influence key operational and strategic decisions with executive business leaders.

• Drive an efficient, effective, and comprehensive process for all finance processes used within the team.

• Provide decision support to include financial modeling, strategic analysis and valuation support for new product development, long-term contracts, sales commission planning and other ad-hoc financial projects.

• Assist in preparing analysis, commentary, and presentation material for Board of Directors.

• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and assist with various ad hoc projects as needed.

• Develop and maintain complex financial models.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related fields.

• 8+ years of direct financial planning and analysis.

• 5+ years of leadership or managerial experience.

• Experience effectively communicating information at all levels of the company to both financial and non-financial personnel.

• Large ERP experience: SAP preferred.

• Strong excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Masters in Finance

• System proficiency preferences: SAP, Adaptive Planning, AWS Cost

$116,000.00 - $247,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.