Strategic Finance Manager

The Strategic Finance Manager at Relativity Space is responsible for overseeing critical projects such as budgeting, forecasting, investor relations, treasury activities, and M&A. You’ll work closely with a dynamic Finance & Strategy team, providing essential materials for the Board of Directors and collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure the company achieves its strategic financial goals.

To qualify for the Strategic Finance Manager position at Relativity Space, candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering, along with a minimum of four years of experience in investment banking or private equity. Additionally, strong communication skills and a strategic mindset are paramount, enabling effective collaboration and decision-making across various departments.

In the Strategic Finance Manager role, you will be instrumental in driving growth initiatives at Relativity Space by providing critical financial analysis, developing long-term financial plans, and supporting capital investments. Your insights will help the organization align its strategies with its operating objectives and enhance overall performance.

The working environment for a Strategic Finance Manager at Relativity Space is highly collaborative and fast-paced. You will interact with various teams across the organization, engaging in cross-functional projects that require innovative thinking and adaptability, ensuring that the company meets its ambitious aerospace goals.

At Relativity Space, a Strategic Finance Manager has various growth opportunities, including hands-on involvement in high-stakes projects, direct collaboration with leadership, and chances for professional development. The company emphasizes continuous learning and encourages managers to expand their skill sets, potentially leading to advancements within the organization.

When approached with this question, outline a comprehensive strategy that includes forecasting future revenues based on market trends, analyzing the impact of potential fundraising efforts, and allocating resources effectively to support R&D initiatives. Emphasize your analytical skills and ability to adapt to dynamic market conditions.

Provide specific examples from your background that showcase your expertise in developing accurate budgets and forecasts. Discuss methodologies you’ve used, how you gathered data, and your approach to revising projections in response to changing circumstances. Highlight any tools or software that enhance your forecasting abilities.

Use the STAR method to articulate your experience: Describe the Situation, Task, Actions you took, and Results achieved. Focus on how you communicated data-driven insights and mitigated concerns, showcasing your interpersonal skills and strategic approach in securing stakeholder buy-in.

Explain how effective communication underpins all aspects of your management style. Discuss your techniques for facilitating discussions, ensuring clarity in directives, and promoting transparency within your team and across departments to drive collaborative success.

Discuss your prioritization methods, which may include assessing the strategic importance of each project, evaluating resource availability, and understanding the potential impact on the company’s overall goals. Share how you balance long-term planning with immediate operational needs.

Mention specific financial analysis tools or software you're proficient with, such as Excel, SQL, or specialized financial modeling software. Emphasize your capability in using these tools to generate insightful reports that aid in decision-making processes.

Highlight factors such as regulatory compliance, precise forecasting, effective cost management, investor relations, and adaptability to market changes. Discuss how understanding the unique nature of aerospace adds complexity to financial management and strategies to navigate these challenges.

Explain your process for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with financial projects. Detail your methods for conducting risk assessments and your approach to developing contingency plans, ensuring that stakeholders are prepared for potential challenges.

Discuss your experience presenting to executive teams or boards. Outline how you tailored complex financial data into digestible formats, ensuring clarity and understanding while addressing their priorities and concerns effectively.

Share your approach, which should include evaluating financial statements, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and conducting trend analyses. Discuss how understanding both the company's past performance and future outlook contributes to an accurate assessment of its financial health.