Sr. Financial Analyst

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Maxar Space is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to work within our Finance Operations team in Palo Alto, CA. This role may also be performed remotely within the U.S. This position will support executive leadership and cost/control account managers (CAMs) to ensure cost and schedule performance, including financial stability for indirect costs and capital projects. The Finance Operations team works closely with the CFO and senior executives to plan the business and allocate budget and resources to the company’s satellite programs and other strategic R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong business relationships with Operations and Management to ensure accurate monthly/quarterly reporting
• Support the monthly/quarterly financial cycles to ensure the accuracy of demand and alignment with available resources
• Build knowledge of Maxar’s business to become a key financial business partner to Maxar organizations
• Continuously assess financial and schedule risks and opportunities for reconciliation of functional labor and non-labor incurred costs and EAC forecasts
• Provide financial modeling and financial analysis to ensure data integrity across reporting systems
• Support Maxar’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes and overall budget compliance
• Lead monthly reviews of operating expenses, capital expenditures and headcount for departments as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree. A Master's degree may be counted as two years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Excel and SAP experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance
• Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience
• Experience with SAP S4, SAC, Tableau and/or data visualization systems
• Advanced experience with Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and visualizations for graphics
• Advanced analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environment to support business objectives
• Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
• Integrity with confidential information

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $74,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $81,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.

● The base pay for this position within California is: $85,000.00 - $141,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

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.