Finance Principal Director - New Glenn Programs

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse Finance professionals, you will be responsible for partnering with the Vice President of Customer Programs to execute external contracts while supporting new business initiatives within the New Glenn Business Unit. Named after pioneering astronaut John Glenn, New Glenn is a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. Featuring a reusable first stage built for 25 missions, New Glenn will build a road to space. Our team is seeking a proactive leader with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail who can thrive and support our mission in this fast-paced, high-growth environment.

As a New Glenn Finance Principal, you will offer critical analysis and insights, drive performance improvement and predictability, and lead the financial management of customer programs. Collaborating with product line leadership, you will work together to solve exciting problems and help build an exceptional business. As a proactive self-starter, you will support the development of the financial infrastructure and create a scalable finance function with the right people, processes, and tools to facilitate program growth.

As a Finance Business Partner for New Glenn, you will be a key member of the Finance Leadership team, driving critical initiatives to enhance the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial insights provided to senior and executive leadership. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality will directly contribute to the success of safe human spaceflight.

We seek someone who can apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Availability for on-site work in Kent, WA, or Denver, CO required, and relocation is provided!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering team dedicated to making space accessible.
• Work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development as the business continues to scale.
• Relocation assistance provided for on-site work in Kent, WA, or Denver, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Partnership:
  • Partner with the Vice President of Customer Programs as a trusted business advisor to execute and scale the business.
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver relevant financial insights to Product Line leadership.
  • Lead discussions on financial results, implications, and insights and increase awareness of financial levers to broader organization.
  • Contribute to initiatives to develop capabilities in the finance organization that enable continued business growth and support increasingly complex business operations.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Develop and deliver product line financial commitments, business plans, and investment returns.
  • Provide accurate and timely financial information and recommendations to support business execution.
  • Analyze and minimize variances in the financial performance of programs and utilize data and insights to address impacts.
• Execution:
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the Blue Origin Finance community on the set up and execution of external commercial and USG contracts.
  • Develop the cost and reporting structures to support program execution while ensuring effective financial controls.
  • Partner with Accounting and Contracts partners to evaluate and document revenue recognition requirements.
  • Support customer proposals and provide analysis/modeling of new business opportunities and related requirements.
• Other:
  • Eligible for TS/SCI and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and financial processes and reporting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience as a Finance Business Partner supporting external programs in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of financial documents and performance measurements.
• Strategic and results-oriented collaborator with multiple stakeholders; able to lead large-scale projects and reprioritize as necessary.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with expertise in Excel financial modeling.
• Experience using ERP tools, financial and operational databases, and accounting software.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 12+ years of professional finance experience, including in R&D and manufacturing.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Desired:
  • MBA or Master's Degree in a related field.
  • Experience in Research & Development and Manufacturing.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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