Financial Analyst II

FINANCIAL ANALYST II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the financial reporting of the enterprise, strategic projects, revenue and margin analysis, and other ad-hoc financial reporting. This position requires the ability to critically think, analyze large data sets and effectively communicate issues and opportunities in the business. A self‑starter that excels in data analytics and problem solving will thrive in this role.

The financial analyst will report to the FP&A manager and work closely with the CFO, Corporate Controller, and a wide range of team members throughout the organization.

• Support budgeting and strategic planning activities.
• Identify and assist in developing global processes that are scalable, streamlined and effective in meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic business.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information and recommendations to decision makers to make prudent business decisions.
• Collect, analyze and manage data and create meaningful reports to drive business improvement and cost reductions.
• Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly financial reporting, planning, and KPI’s.
• Evaluate current project spend and support ad‑hoc reporting on spend rates.
• Support sales and marketing on customer proposals, pricing and opportunity forecasting.
• Reporting and analysis of monthly spend variances at cost center level liaising with cost center owners.
• Other duties or special projects as requested.

• 2+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar, or equivalent years of work experience (6+ years working).
• Familiarity with financial analysis in a corporate environment.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment within the aerospace and defense industry.

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 component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status; please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

$75,000 - $95,000 USD

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For candidates seeking to work in US offices only:
To conform to US Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a US citizen, lawful US permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State and/or the US Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Learn more about ITAR here. For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only:
For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' ITAR. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

For more information on these Regulations,  ITAR Regulations.