Sr. Financial Analyst

Advanced Space; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Quarterly performance bonuses

Company-sponsored medical benefits and

401(k)

Flexible time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Advanced Space in Westminster, Colorado is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead the FP&A function for contracts and business operations behind ambitious space missions.

You will own forecasting, budgeting, and indirect rate development, building processes and providing strategic financial insights to guide executive decisions. This role blends analytic rigor with hands-on process improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of FP&A experience with a finance or accounting background.
• Foundational knowledge of government contracting concepts (FAR/DFARS/NASA).
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and reports.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Oversee program budget preparation, execution, and cost controls.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports for executive leadership.
• Own indirect rate calculations and support strategic company plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Skills

FP&A experience

Gov contracting knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Unanet ERP

Job description

We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?

About the Role

At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for aSenior Financial Analystto support the contracts and business operations behind some of the most ambitious space missions in the industry.

In this role, you'll lead forecasting and budgeting, manage indirect rate development, and be the analytical backbone behind our financial reporting. We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, comfortable owning the full FP&A function with minimal oversight, and energized by building processes rather than just running them.

We're looking for someone who is equal parts analyst and builder, who can model the numbers and improve the process behind them.

This position is open to U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents only. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About Advanced Space

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.

What You’ll Actually Do

Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets

Budget Management

Oversee program budget preparation, execution, and cost controls. Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions

Performance Analysis

Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance. Identify trends, and highlight opportunities for improvement

Financial Reporting and Strategic Support

Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and projections for executive leadership to support strategic decision-making

Indirect Rate Management

Play a significant role analyzing actuals and forecast that formulate indirect rates, as well owning key deliverables supporting Company Strategic Plans

Process Improvement

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to drive operational efficiency

Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational assets and ensure financial stability

Who Thrives Here

• You have7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
• You have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• You have foundational knowledge of government contracting concepts, includingFAR, DFARS, and/or NASA requirements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections
• Demonstrated experience of analyzing financials statements
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Proficient with Excel; PowerPoint a plus
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can clearly explain contract topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• You demonstrate strong judgment, integrity, and a commitment to ethical business practices.
• You take ownership. When you see a challenge, you work with the team to solve it.

Bonus Points if You Have Experience With

• Government contracting in aerospace, defense, or space industries
• FAR, DFARS, NASA, or other federal contracting regulations
• Cost/price proposal development and financial analysis
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI/SPI analysis and EVMS-compliant reporting on cost-plus or major programs
• Experience in data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools (SQL, PowerBI)
• Advanced knowledge of indirect rate composition
• Proficient with Unanet ERP system

Success is Measured By

• Forecasts and budgets that are accurate, timely, and trusted by leadership for decision-making
• Indirect rates that are analyzed, monitored, and defensible
• Variance analysis that catches issues early and drives real corrective action, not just a report

  Why Join Advanced Space

  • Own the financial planning and analysis function for a rapidly growing aerospace company. Your fingerprints will be on how we forecast, budget, and report for years to do come
  • Work directly with executive leadership on the numbers behind cislunar and deep-space missions, not buried in a large finance bureaucracy
  • Build modern, automated FP&A processes from the ground up rather than inheriting rigid legacy systems
  • Partner closely with program controls, contracts, and engineering leadership to see how the financials connect to real missions
  • Grow your career alongside the company. As we scale, so does the scope and seniority of this role
  • Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovation to orbit and beyond.
  • Base Salary: $105,000 - $135,000(based on experience, qualifications, and location)
  • Signing bonus
  • Quarterly performance bonuses
  • Company-sponsored medical benefits and 401(k)
  • Flexible time off
  • Relocation assistance

  Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.