Finance Manager

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis and provide financial planning leadership across all functions of the company. This role will partner closely with the engineering, manufacturing, test, launch, and administrative team leaders to drive financial performance and support strategic decision‑making.

• Lead the budgeting process, maintain a current cash forecast, and own the long‑term financial plan.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership regarding financial performance, including quantifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Program Managers to develop and maintain program budgets, regularly monitor cost/schedule variance, and evaluate changes.
• Create high‑quality financial presentations for executives, investors, and the Board of Directors that synthesize program performance, operational results, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain financial tools that enhance transparency across programs and operations, including custom reports to assist program managers in understanding their financial performance.
• Provide decision support for pricing, proposals, investment cases, and make‑vs‑buy analyses.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial forecasting systems.
• Evaluate existing financial reporting tools and assist with implementation of new financial systems as the company scales.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and implement changes as appropriate.

• 5‑10 years of professional finance experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, program finance, and FP&A processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience administrating automated reporting and visualization tools, including creation of custom dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a capacity to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Self‑starter with a demonstrated history of ownership and accountability.
• Strategic thinker who can convert data into actionable business insights.
• FP&A experience working in the aerospace & defense or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Team player with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Equity – Stock options are offered to all regular, full‑time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Four weeks’ paid time off.
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end‑of‑year closure).
• Paid family/parental leave.
• On‑site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location).
• Dog‑friendly offices!

$106,900 – $178,000

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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