Sr FP&A Analyst

Sierra Space Careers:
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission‑ready throughout space. We are mission‑driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

The Sr FP&A Analyst is responsible for leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves performing detailed analyses, preparing comprehensive financial reports and projections, and supporting various financial planning and analysis activities. The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure that financial plans are accurate and aligned with the company's objectives.

This position requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally. In this role, you will lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. You will perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive financial reports and projections, providing actionable insights to support informed decision‑making. Supporting various financial planning and analysis activities, you will help ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will gather necessary information for financial planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed financial analyses. You will prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and transparency. Additionally, you will maintain knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and public auditing policies, including labor rate composition, to ensure compliance and effective financial management.

As part of your leadership responsibilities, you will lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and successful execution of financial planning initiatives.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally.
• Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• Experience in a finance‑related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial Analysis.
• Expense collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data or experience collecting data from several sources, performing…