Lead Financial Analyst

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space LLC seeks an experienced and analytical Lead Finance Analyst with at least 8 years of experience in financial reporting and analytics. The role emphasizes translating financial data into meaningful insights for management, with strong Excel proficiency.

Role can be based in Palo Alto, CA, or remotely in the US. Salary ranges are delineated by location, reflecting market conditions and geographic factors. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in financial reporting and financial analytics.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, nested formulas).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain weekly/monthly financial reports, management reports, and performance dashboards.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions, macros, pivot tables, and charts to analyze and present financial data.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Prepare financial presentations and communicate key insights to management and business stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and analyze financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and presented in a clear and actionable manner.
• Take ownership of assigned financial analysis and reporting projects from start to finish.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is seeking an experienced and analytical Lead Finance Analyst with at least 8 years of experience in financial reporting and analytics, strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for management.

This role can be based in our Palo Alto, CA location, or based remotely in the US.

Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain weekly/monthly financial reports, management reports, and performance dashboards.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions, macros, pivot tables, and charts to analyze and present financial data.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Prepare financial presentations and communicate key insights to management and business stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and analyze financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and presented in a clear and actionable manner.
• Take ownership of assigned financial analysis and reporting projects from start to finish.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in financial reporting and financial analytics
• Experience in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, nested formulas)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to management and stakeholders
• Comfortable preparing, reviewing, and presenting management reporting
• Preferred time zone: CST

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.

Salary

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $107,000.00 - $178,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $111,000.00 - $185,000.00 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. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

• paid time off
• health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Lanteris Space Systems 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.

We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.

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