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Blue Origin LLC Financial Analyst II - FP&A in Seattle, Washington
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! We are seeking an analytical, creative, and forward-thinking Financial Analyst to join our team. This position will drive critical initiatives to improve the quality and timeliness of insights provided to business leadership. The individual should possess excellent financial acumen and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment. We're looking for someone with a passion for mission as you work daily with key stakeholders within the program and finance teams. You'll drive analysis, process improvement, and reporting towards financial and programmatic decisions that directly impact the history of space exploration! We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Ability to work full time on site is required - relocation provided. Responsibilities: Facilitate change by seeking opportunities to transform or improve systems, processes, and model adaptability. Analyze data and methods to predict and improve the company's delivery of products and services to its customers. Creation of content and ability to present data to support program, financial, and operations reviews. Develop financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans. Eliminate bottlenecks across the organization to improve cycle time. Perform financial analyses to support investments, pricing, and new business decisions. Oversee financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances. Recommend and implement process improvement measures and identify key financial as well as non-financial risks and advise mitigants for those risks. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or other highly analytical or technical field. 2+ years of financial and business analytics experience with specific experience helping business managers meet financial targets and deliver results. Highly skilled collaborator and influencer capable of interacting with multiple business partners and stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail with a solid understanding of underlying business processes and the impact of financial decisions. Deep knowledge of FP&A processes, generally accepted accounting principles, financial metrics, and experience in a matrix organization. Strong communication, writing and presentation skills. Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL, or Python (non-negotiable). Experience with data mining across diverse data sets. 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: Experience in estimate at completion (EACs) at the WBS element and program level Experience leading special projects that support management decision-making, such as capital expenditure, inve