Director, FP&A

Gravitics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Gravitics is seeking a Director of FP&A to own planning, forecasting and analysis across the organization. You will partner with the CFO and lead finance for engineering, manufacturing and program leadership, translating complex plans into financially informed decisions.

You will mature the FP&A function, building the team, models and cadence to scale with growth, while ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with government and commercial programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience in aerospace, space, defense or advanced hardware manufacturing.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and strong command of Excel and modern planning tools.
• Experience with program or project cost tracking and long-cycle, milestone-based revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts and long-range strategic plan, aligned to program milestones and company goals.
• Own the five-year plan and support pricing, bid and proposal financials for opportunities.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis and KPI dashboards to CFO and Board.
• Build scalable planning processes, tools and controls; collaborate with Accounting on close and government contract compliance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Space/defense domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

MBA

CPA/CFA

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

NetSuite

Adaptive

Pigment

Job description

About Gravitics

At Gravitics, we're not exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.

Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission‑critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.

About the Role

The Director of FP&A owns financial planning, forecasting and analysis across Gravitics. You will be the CFO's strategic partner and the finance lead for engineering, manufacturing and program leadership. You will translate technical and operational plans into financial decisions: where to invest, what a program really costs, and how much runway each milestone buys us.

You will build and mature the FP&A function as the company grows, including the team, the models and the operating cadence.

Responsibilities

Planning and forecasting

• Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts and long-range strategic plan, aligned to program milestones and company goals
• Own the five-year plan
• Assist with Board decks and presentations for IR
• Build and maintain integrated financial models covering P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, headcount and capital expenditure
• Run scenario and sensitivity analysis on schedule, cost, contract awards and funding to support executive decisions

Program and manufacturing finance

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and program management to model unit economics, production costs, margins, capacity and capital needs
• Track program budgets, cost-to-complete and estimate-at-completion, and flag risk early with clear recommendations
• Support pricing, bid and proposal financials for commercial and U.S. Government opportunities

Executive and investor reporting

• Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis and KPI dashboards to the CFO, executive team and Board
• Support fundraising, investor updates and financial due diligence, working with the CFO on the financial narrative and data room
• Provide decision-ready analysis on build-vs-buy, make-vs-outsource, and major investments

Systems, process and team

• Build scalable planning processes, tools and controls as the company grows
• Work closely with Accounting on close, revenue recognition, cost accounting and government contract compliance
• Hire, lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related quantitative field
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including 3+ years leading teams or functions
• Experience in aerospace, space, defense or advanced hardware manufacturing
• Advanced financial modeling skills and strong command of Excel and modern planning tools
• Experience with program or project cost tracking and long-cycle, milestone-based revenue
• Ability to communicate complex financial insight clearly to executives, engineers and investors

Preferred

• MBA, CPA or CFA
• Experience with U.S. Government contracting (FAR/DFARS, cost accounting standards, indirect rate structures, earned value management)
• Experience in a venture-backed or high-growth company, including fundraising and diligence support
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP, and platforms such as Adaptive, Anaplan or Pigment
• Prior experience scaling an FP&A function from early stage to growth stage

Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary Range

$150,000 — $215,000 USD