Sr. Financial Analyst, Projects

Maxar Space is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, Projects to work within our FP&A and Financial Reporting department in our offices in Palo Alto CA. This position can also be performed remotely within the U.S. In this role, you will provide financial analysis for Maxar Space as well as support day-to-day financial planning processes including budgeting, monthly reporting and variance analysis. This position will be expected to lead projects to drive closure and improved processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis
• Support special projects and process improvements within FP&A including information systems updates
• Serve as liaison between accounting and program finance to ensure continuity and understanding in journal entry accruals / adjustments and overall program costs
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve and streamline processes with keen focus on automation to allow maximum efforts on strategic analysis and decision making
• Support management to ensure financial stability of our portfolio including direct and indirect costs, and capital projects
• Perform monthly variance analysis for these costs, using this analysis to identify risk and opportunities
• Provide program and organization metrics to support decision making
• Support the monthly/quarterly financial reporting cycle both internally and for corporate reviews
• Ensure adequate internal controls are performed
• Build knowledge of Maxar's business, to become a key financial business partner to Maxar organizations. Learn to translate and interpret financial data, identify action items, and form operational recommendations to improve and accelerate the business
• Learn to assess the risks and opportunities of the forecasted plan to ensure accuracy of reporting of financial metrics; especially Revenue, EBITDA and Cash
• Support preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of overall work experience
• Advanced Excel skills (X-lookups, Pivot Tables, Tagging) and other MS office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Government Program finance experience
• Job-based Costing
• Percentage of Completion Revenue recognition
• SAP experience
• Proven track record of being detailed and closure oriented

• Superior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management level personnel
• Active team player and works well under pressure
• Self-directed and pro-active individual with a curious mindset. Not afraid to ask questions!
• Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy of information
• Integrity with confidential information
• Creativity in solving complex problems
• Ability to work independently in support of team objectives

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.