Finance Manager

About The Role

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

The Finance Manager for Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for supporting the finance cadences and analysis for the space systems segment. They will work with the satellite manufacturing and satellite components teams supporting the financial reporting, business cases, cost models and other ad hoc analysis. Additionally, they will drive many exciting projects to grow and advance the company.

Finance Manager, Space Systems

• Become a strong strategic partner to the Space Systems segment, providing timely and accurate financial information and recommendations to decision makers to make prudent business decisions
• Support Rocket Lab space systems component businesses with the finance cadence; monthly financial reporting and analysis, quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan, etc.
• Support, development, and maintenance of weekly and monthly financial reporting, planning, and KPIs
• Take point on dynamic business studies and ad hoc analysis including detailed project ROI analysis

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance experience in a manufacturing company/environment and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total experience)
• In-depth experience with ERP, financial systems, and modeling
• Expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite especially with Excel
• Demonstrated experience implementing value add to the financial business process
• Willingness to travel if necessary

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to take initiative and lead efforts with minimal instruction
• Prior experience in aerospace company, with knowledge of space industry
• Experience in LN, OneStream, Adaptive, WorkDay HRIS
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional business partner experience
• Ability to translate financial results to functional leads to drive results
• MBA or similar finance/accounting related degree
• High attention to detail and accuracy of analysis

What To Expect

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.