Manager, Corporate FP&A

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A who will own the forecast, annual budget, and the financial narrative for board and investor materials. The role reports to the VP of Finance and partners with the CFO to drive strategic planning.

You will build the integrated financial model, run scenario analyses, and deliver decision-ready analyses for leadership and investors. This hands-on role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint, governance of planning systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 5+ years FP&A or corporate finance, with at least 2 years in a corporate FP&A role.
• Expert financial modeling skills, including integrated three-statement models and scenario analysis.

Responsabilités

• Own the three-statement financial model and rolling forecast.
• Collaborate with program and functional leads to drive consolidated modeling.
• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly forecast process with inputs from multiple teams.
• Build scenario and sensitivity analyses on mission timing, cash flow, and contract awards.
• Maintain a reliable cash runway and liquidity view for financing decisions.
• Prepare the financial sections of quarterly board decks and investor updates.

Connaissances

Financial modeling

Executive communication

ERP planning systems

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Netsuite

Description du poste

Department: Finance

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $140,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

As a Manager, Corporate FP&A at Impulse Space, to own the forecast, the annual budget, and the numbers behind our board and investor materials. The role reports to the VP of Finance and works closely with the CFO.

In this role, you will be a hands-on builder: owning the model, partnering with program and functional leaders, and turning operating detail into clear, decision-ready analysis for leadership, the board, and investors.

Responsibilities

• Own the company's integrated three-statement financial model and rolling forecast, including revenue, program costs, opex, capex, headcount, and cash
• Collaborate with customer segment FP&A leads to gather program specific details to drive consolidated corporate modeling
• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly forecast process, partnering with program, engineering, operations, and G&A leaders to gather and pressure-test inputs
• Build scenario and sensitivity analyses on mission timing, launch schedules, cash conversion, production rates, and contract awards
• Maintain a reliable cash runway and liquidity view to support financing and capital allocation decisions
• Run the annual operating plan and long-range plan process end to end: calendar, templates, department reviews, and consolidation.
• Produce monthly budget-vs-actual and forecast-vs-actual reporting with clear variance commentary and follow-up actions
• Partner with department heads on headcount planning, spend management, and resource trade-offs
• Track and report program-level economics, including unit costs and margin by vehicle and mission
• Working with the CFO and VP of Finance, prepare the financial sections of quarterly board decks: results, forecast updates, KPIs, cash, and key variances
• Coordinate content and timelines across functions so board materials are accurate, consistent, and delivered on schedule
• Prepare supporting analysis and backup for audit committee and board discussions as needed
• Build financial content for investor updates, fundraising materials, and lender or strategic partner discussions
• Support diligence by preparing data room materials and answering financial and model-related requests
• Help develop the KPI framework, guidance discipline, and equity story needed as the company prepares for the public markets

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, with at least 2 years in a corporate FP&A role
• Expert financial modeling skills, including integrated three-statement models and scenario analysis built from scratch
• Track record preparing board and investor materials that executives present without heavy rework
• Strong command of Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working directly in ERP and planning systems (Netsuite experience preferred)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, space, defense, hardware, or other capital-intensive businesses with program or contract-based revenue
• Familiarity with project or program accounting and government contract economics
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain the story behind the numbers to non-finance leaders
• Ownership mindset and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.