FP&A Analyst II (Contingent Upon Award)

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

The FP&A Analyst II assists in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves analyzing and interpreting financial data, preparing financial reports and projections, and supporting various financial planning and analysis activities. The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure that financial plans are accurate and aligned with the company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans. 

• Analyze and interpret financial data to prepare financial reports and projections. 

• Support various financial planning and analysis activities to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for financial planning. 

• Utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed financial analyses. 

• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders. 

• Maintain knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree). 

• Typically 2+ years of related experience. 

• Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management. 

• Experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial Analysis. 

• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data. 

• Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.). 

• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certifications: CPA, CFA, or FP&A. 

• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Familiarity with financial planning and analysis best practices. 

• Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management. 

• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition.

• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Additional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.  The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.  

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.