Sr. Financial Analyst

Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to work within our Finance Operations team. This role can be based in our Palo Alto, CA office or also be based remotely in the US. This position will support a mix of government and commercial programs, by partnering with Program Managers and CAMs to oversee baselines, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and risks/opportunities. In this position, you will analyze and interpret financial data into operational recommendations to improve program performance and communicate risk to the EAC. The position also contributes to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly financial cycles. Responsibilities Partner with CAMs and Program Managers to oversee program Baselines, EACs and Risk & OpportunitiesTrack weekly actuals incurred, analyze month-end variances, and prepare monthly Time & Material (T&M) billingsSupport Maxar's Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes and monthly/quarterly financial cyclesManage the forecasting of Milestone Billings for enterprise cash planningMonitor Limitation of Funds on cost-type contractsBecome a key financial business partner to CAMs and Program ManagersProvide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis and support special projects and process improvements within Finance Minimum Requirements Must be a U.S citizen or permanent residentBachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degreeMinimum 5 years of related experienceExperience in developing program budgets and EACs Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAPExperience with government contractsSelf-starter / Takes initiative to provide recommendations and highlight issuesSuperior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnelVery strong skills with Excel and other MS office applicationsActive team player and works well under pressureOrganized, detail oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of informationIntegrity with confidential informationCreativity in solving complex problemsAbility to work independently in support of team objectives In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, 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. The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $76,000.00 - $126,000.00 annually.The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $83,000.00 - $139,000.00 annually.The base pay for this position within California is: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually. 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. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process. 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 the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page. Lanteris Space Systems 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.