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<div> <b style="font-size:18px;">The Company</b> </div><div> <br> <div>Astra's mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Astra delivered its first commercial payload into Earth orbit in 2021, making it the fastest company in history to reach this milestone, just five years after being founded in 2016. By achieving monthly, weekly, then daily launches, we'll create the infrastructure services our customers need in space to build a healthier and more connected planet. If you're excited by a sense of possibility, the chance to innovate, and make a difference here on Earth, we think you should work here too.</div> <div> <br> <div> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Astra is seeking an energetic and entrepreneurial-minded Director to join the FPA team. In this role, you will report to the VP of FPA, where you will have a high level of executive visibility and impact. You will be a key business partner to the entire business, managing financial reporting, headcount, long-range and strategic planning, understanding, and tracking critical financial KPIs, working cross-functionally on strategic initiatives, and driving efficiency in our quarter-end processes.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;"></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">A successful candidate will provide a solid voice for representing Finance, support/lead cross-functional projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.</span> </div> <div> <br> <div> <b style="font-size:10.5pt;">How you will fulfill your mission.</b> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:12pt;"></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Drive alignment of planning and investment within the company's overall strategic priorities</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Develop, deliver and maintain insightful reporting for internal stakeholders to enable optimal financial management of their area of the business</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Leverage data, financial data, and business understanding to research and recommend business growth opportunities and efficiencies</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Initiate, drive and implement processes that enable the organization to scale</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Identify key operating metrics, and develop executive dashboards to track these metrics and surface findings with strategic recommendations</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:12pt;"></span> </div> <div> <b style="font-size:12pt;">Qualifications</b> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:12pt;"></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">6+ years experience in Corporate FPA or similar position with an emphasis on forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">2+ years experience in Investment Banking with an emphasis on financial modeling and financial analysis</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Self-starter with the ability to operate independently, build processes, implement process improvements, and operate with speed, quality, and agility to achieve business outcomes</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with all levels of management and including the ability to listen well and to influence others</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Experience with headcount and expense planning, and a solid grasp of accounting principles, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Experience synthesizing large datasets to consumable executive summaries for stakeholders</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain executive presence while managing shifting timelines and priorities</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Excellent attention to detail with demonstrated problem-solving, strategic, and analytical skills</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Advanced knowledge of Excel, with proficiency in cloud-based planning systems (Adaptive/Anaplan) and automated reporting tools (Domo/Tableau)</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:12pt;"></span> </div> <div> <b style="font-size:12pt;">Desired Multipliers</b> </div> <div></div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">MBA</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span> <span style="font-size:7pt;"></span> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Prior experience in FPA roles in equipment manufacturing or aerospace</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Ownership of cross-functional projects, processes highly desired</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>