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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
As a member of our highly skilled team, you'll actively contribute to the advancement of space exploration. The InSpace Engines Finance team partners with engineering, procurement, supply chain, and test operations to drive the growth and success of Blue Origin’s InSpace engines and thruster development. In this dynamic role, you will improve performance and predictability through your financial competence and analytical savvy. We are looking for a proactive, diligent analyst with outstanding financial expertise and interpersonal skills who thrives in an ever-evolving environment.
Responsibilities:Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting cycles for InSpace Engines Development, including month-end close, monthly forecast, and quarterly EAC. Present reports to management for program financial updates.Collaborate with Engine and Thruster Development collaborators to strengthen and streamline development finance reporting processes and systems. Identify gaps, propose, and drive improvements by developing automated applications for data aggregation and reporting to drive engine unit-cost reductions.Support forecasting of critical metrics, including spend and resource requirements, such as headcount, capital, and operating expenses. Compile, analyze, and interpret financial reports that indicate trends, variances, risks, and opportunities associated with operational spend, capital investment, and inventories.Assist business managers with budgeting and performance insightsDrive monthly forecasts for labor, overhead, and capitalPartner with other finance team members in special projects that support management decision-making, such as capital expenditure, inventory, and what-if analyses.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another highly analytical subject areaMinimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, including annual and multi-year planning, month-end closing, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting and modeling.Excellent written communication and presentation skillsUnderstanding of underlying business processes and the impact of financial decisionsExperience helping business leaders meet financial targets and deliver resultsIntermediate Excel proficiencyExperience with Tableau preferredAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Desired:MBA, FP&A or Accounting experienceExperience with Deltek CostpointLead financial arguments on a variety of space systemsCompensation Range for:
WA applicants is $100,800.00-$141,120.00Other site ranges may differ
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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