Sr. Manager, Finance- Business Partnering

Vantor (Maxar Intelligence); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance in Herndon, VA to serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, translating priorities into financial plans and pricing approaches that balance value, risk, and profitability. You’ll collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, Contracts, and executive leadership.

You will drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance management while supporting pricing strategies for new opportunities and strategic engagements, leveraging AI tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent).
• Eight or more years of experience in finance, FP&A, pricing, or related discipline.
• Experience developing financial models, forecasts, business cases, and pricing analyses.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, revenue and cost drivers, margins, and investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex financial info to executives.
• Experience leading teams or cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and AI/automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned leaders, offering clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management for the organization.
• Analyze revenue, margin, cost, investment, and operational performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop business cases, scenarios, and financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support pricing strategy and financial analysis for new opportunities and renewals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Pricing analysis

Executive communication

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

AI tools

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to serve as a strategic finance partner to business and functional leaders while supportin g pricing strategy and execution. This role will translate business priorities into financial plans, provide decision support for growth and investment opportunities, and develop pricing approaches that balance customer value, competitiveness, risk, and profitability. The Senior Manager will work closely with Finance, Sales, Business Development, Operations, Contracts, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering

Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned business or functional leaders, providing clear financial insights, constructive challenge, and actionable recommendations.

Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management for the supported organization.

Analyze revenue, margin, cost, investment, and operational performance; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and financial models to support strategic decisions, resource allocation, and long-range planning.

Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

May s upport pricing strategy and financial analysis for new business opportunities, renewals, product or service offerings, and strategic customer engagements.

May p artner with G TM , Co mmercial Deal De sk , Contracts, Operations, and other stakeholders to develop competitive, compliant, and financially sound pricing recommendations.

Assist with b uild ing and maintain ing pricing models incorporating cost structures, customer requirements, market dynamics, contractual considerations, risk, and target returns as n eeded , including for FAR 15 contracts .

Evaluate deal economics, profitability, investment requirements, and pricing tradeoffs; facilitate reviews and approvals with senior stakeholders.

Improve pricing governance, tools, methodologies, and performance reporting, including analysis of actual results against approved business cases.

Leadership and Operational Excellence

Establish priorities, operating rhythms, and performance expectations for the finance and pricing work within the assigned scope.

Lead, coach, and develop finance talent, as applicable, while coordinating cross-functional teams through complex or time-sensitive decisions.

Strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, data quality, and process efficiency.

Influence stakeholders across functions and levels, building alignment around financial recommendations and business tradeoffs.

Le verage AI and automation tools to drive effici encies and e ffectiven ess with in the USG finan ce communi ty

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience or equiva lent demo nstrated e xperi ence in finance, FP&A, commercial finance, pricing, or a related discipline.

Experience developing financial models, forecasts, business cases, and pricing or profitability analyses.

Strong understanding of financial statements, revenue and cost drivers, margin analysis, and investment decision-making.

Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial information and communicate recommendations to executive audiences.

Experience leading teams, major workstreams, or cross-functional initiatives.

Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience using AI /automatio n tools .

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience developing pricing strategies for complex products, services, subscriptions, or long-term contracts.

Experience supporting government, aerospace, defense, geospatial, technology, or data-services businesses.

Demonstrated experience serving as a finance business partner to senior business or functional leaders.

Knowledge of government contracting, proposal pricing, cost estimating, FAR/CAS requirements, or related compliance frameworks.

Experience with competitive analysis, price-to-win, sensitivity analysis, or portfolio pricing.

Experience improving finance or pricing processes, governance, systems, and analytical tools.

Experience managing and developing finance or pricing professionals.

A bi lity to ob tain a cl earance

Pay Transparency:

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 - $198,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $149,000.00 - $198,000.00 - $217,800.00 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:

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

EEO Policy:

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.