Strategic Finance Partner for Space Programs & AI

Blue Origin LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Financial Business Partner for the Engines Avionics and Control Products (ACP) program. You will lead program financial management, build R&D and production cost models, and guide cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain.

You will mentor analysts, deliver executive-level analyses, implement robust controls, and explore AI-based analytics to optimize spending and drive cost efficiency in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or STEM field
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience
• Experience with data mining and SQL
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in ERP tools, financial databases, and accounting software
• Ability to develop advanced Excel financial models based on multiple inputs, constraints, and scenarios

Responsibilities

• Lead program financial management, including budget tracking and financial forecasting
• Develop and maintain sophisticated cost models for R&D and production environments
• Coordinate cross-functional financial reviews and guide strategic resource allocation
• Mentor junior analysts and coordinate workstreams across finance projects
• Analyze production efficiency metrics and R&D investment returns to optimize spending
• Create and present executive-level financial analysis for leadership decision making
• Design and implement financial controls and reporting systems for program governance
• Pioneer new financial methodologies using AI and advanced analytics tools
• Oversee financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies across the engines portfolio
• Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations
• Manage complex financial planning processes across R&D and production activities

Skills

ERP tools

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Integrity & ethics

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Tableau Prep

Python

Alteryx

Databricks

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Financial Business Partner for the Engines Avionics and Control Products (ACP) program. You will lead program financial management, build R&D and production cost models, and guide cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain.

You will mentor analysts, deliver executive-level analyses, implement robust controls, and explore AI-based analytics to optimize spending and drive cost efficiency in a dynamic aerospace environment.