Financial Analyst - Shared Services

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Maxar Space Systems is seeking a Financial Analyst to work within our Shared Services team.  This role is based remotely in the US.  This position will support the Sr Accounting/FP&A Manager in charge of the Shared Services organization that includes Accounts Payables, Payroll, Labor Compliance, and Costs Management.

Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data to identify trends and encourage continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform monthly variance analysis for disbursements, timekeeping, and other costs using this analysis to identify risk and opportunities.
• Research and make process improvement recommendations, creating process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures for the Accounts Payable, Payroll & Labor compliance departments.
• Build knowledge of Maxar Space System’s  business, to become key financial business partner to Maxar Space System’s organizations. Translate and interpret financial data into operational recommendations to improve and accelerate the business
• Support Maxar Space System’s  Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes and monthly/quarterly financial cycles
• Provide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis
• Support special projects
• Collaborate with other departments to build KPI's to measure performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.  Four additional years of experience in finance/accounting may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Accounting or Analytical role
• SAP experience

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
• Very strong skills with Excel and other MS office applications
• Active team player and works well under pressure
• Organized, detail oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
• Integrity with confidential information
• Creativity in solving complex problems
• Ability to work independently in support of team objectives

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$53,000.00 - $114,000.00 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

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.