Sr. Financial Analyst
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Maxar Space is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to work within our Finance Operations team in our Palo Alto, CA offices. This position can also be performed remotely in the U.S. You will support executive leadership and control account managers to ensure cost and schedule performance, including financial stability for indirect costs and capital projects. The Finance Operations team works closely with the CFO and senior executives to plan the business and allocate budget and resources to the company’s satellite programs and other strategic R&D initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain strong business relationships with Operations and Management to ensure accurate monthly/quarterly reporting
- Support the monthly/quarterly financial cycles to ensure the accuracy of demand and alignment with available resources
- Build knowledge of Maxar’s business to become a key financial business partner to Maxar organizations
- Continuously assess financial and schedule risks and opportunities for reconciliation of functional labor and non-labor incurred costs and EAC forecasts
- Provide financial modeling and financial analysis to ensure data integrity across reporting systems
- Support Maxar’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes and overall budget compliance
- Lead monthly reviews of operating expenses, capital expenditures and headcount for departments as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. Four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree
- 5 years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or Master’s degree in Finance
- Experience with SAP S4, SAC, Tableau and/or data visualization systems
- Advanced analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in team environment to support business objectives
- Advanced experience with Excel and other MS office applications
- Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
- Integrity with confidential information
In support of pay transparency at Maxar, 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. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
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.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
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 Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.
Maxar Technologies 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.
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Maxar Space is on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to join our Finance Operations team based in beautiful Palo Alto, California. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with executive leadership, this could be the perfect role for you! You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our cost and schedule performance is on track, which is vital for the success of our indirect costs and capital projects. You'll be involved in supporting our monthly and quarterly financial cycles, helping to ensure the accuracy of demand while keeping a close eye on resources. By building strong relationships with various business units, you’ll become a key financial partner within Maxar, helping us make informed decisions based on analytical insights. Your responsibilities will include assessing financial and schedule risks, performing financial modeling, and leading operating expense reviews. Ideally, you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and five years of relevant experience under your belt. If you have an MBA or experience with tools like SAP S4 and Tableau, even better! Join us at Maxar, where every day is not just another day at the office—it's an opportunity to contribute to innovative satellite programs and strategic research and development initiatives.
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