Financial Systems Analyst

Responsibilities

• Create reports, tools, and standardized metrics for operational measurement and improvement, using software such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand current processes and identify systematic gaps, then drive system enhancements to optimize productivity or process improvement
• Identify and drive projects to automate non-value essential processes within the finance department to remove the need for human intervention in remedial tasks
• Develop and enhance tools for utilizing that focus on spending trends, team productivity metrics, and workload balancing across the organization
• Conduct in-depth analyses through SQL queries and other data analysis methods to dive into problems and identify trends for decision-making
• Own system maintenance and data integrity, and troubleshoot with other departments as necessary
• Test software updates and push corrections to system bugs affecting the finance team’s primary internal applications
• Train users and leaders on system developments or enhancements, and assist in troubleshooting
• Analyze and interpret financial data for use in management reviews and decision-making
• Support tax engine software and tax systems used in sales & use tax and value-added tax determination and reporting around the world
• Design and implement tax system solutions and related processes for tax data management/analytics, including writing SQL queries to obtain complete and accurate data needed for tax filings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, mathematics, computer science, information systems, or other technical discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or business (internship experience applies)
• 1+ years of experience using SQL and Excel (internship experience applies)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with PowerBI, Jira, and Confluence
• Skills in OLAP tools, applied business analytics and statistics, forecasting, and general modeling experience of complex non-linear systems
• Experience in working in fast paced development environments
• Ability to analyze data and check for accuracy/errors in datasets based on process and system knowledge
• Knowledge of finance functions, with experience in cross-functional projects for business process enhancement/automation
• Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems for a broad audience

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote or hybrid work will not be considered

Pay Range

• Level 1: $85,000 - $100,000
• Level 2: $100,000 - $130,000

Compensation And Benefits

• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.