Sr. Financial Analyst

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team. This role can be based either in our Palo Alto, CA office or remotely in the US.

You will work with Program Managers and CAMs to oversee all spend, perform variance analyses, track spend against forecasts, and support annual planning and contract changes. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in total, with at least 4 years as a Financial Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all program spend including cost of sales, R&D and capital expenditures.
• Perform monthly variance analysis to identify program risk and opportunities.
• Review weekly labor and non-labor expenses and provide metrics to the program team.
• Track monthly spend vs forecasts and highlight issues.
• Support CAMs in finding trade-offs to stay within budget.
• Provide cost analysis for contract change orders and support forecasting reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business judgment

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Integrity

Team player

Excel (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to work within our Program Finance team. This role can be based either in our Palo Alto, CA office or remotely in the US.

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Managers and CAMs to oversee all spend, including cost of sales, R&D expenses and capital expenditures as they pertain to the programs.
• Perform monthly variance analysis for these costs, using this analysis to identify program risk and opportunities.
• Review weekly labor and non labor expenses and provide metrics to the program team.
• Track monthly spend against forecasts highlighting issues.
• Help CAMs to find trade-offs to keep spend within budget.
• Provide cost analysis in support of contract change orders for assigned programs.
• Lead monthly reviews for program financial forecasting to create and maintain accurate forecasts.
• Support Lanteris Space Systems' Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes and monthly/quarterly financial cycles.
• Provide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis.
• Support special projects and process improvements within Finance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum of 5 years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in a Financial Analyst role

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP/Tableau/Alteryx
• Superior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
• Master level skills with Excel and other MS office applications
• Active team player and works well under pressure
• Organized, detail oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
• Integrity with confidential information
• Creativity in solving complex problems
• Ability to work independently in support of team objectives

Salary and Benefits

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.

• Colorado: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.
• New Jersey: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.
• Delaware: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.
• Washington, DC metropolitan area: $83,000.00 - $139,000.00 annually.
• California: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 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.

Benefits include 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.