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Sr. Business Analyst, Finance (Starlink)

SpaceX

SpaceX

IT, Accounting & Finance
hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted on Nov 20, 2024

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. BUSINESS ANALYST, FINANCE (STARLINK)

The Starlink Accounting Operations team was designed to rapidly adapt to the ludicrous growth of SpaceX’s Starlink global internet business. As a member of the newly created function, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing a scalable world-class accounting function. This is an individual contributor role, reporting to accounting leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop short and long-term solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across reporting and analytics.
  • Facilitate and define reporting and analytics business requirements by working cross-functionally with the growth, account management, customer operations, Starlink accounting, international accounting, tax, FP&A, and software development teams.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews to understand current processes and identify improvement opportunities, while creating process documentation, maps, and business requirements.
  • Lead user acceptance testing in lockstep with all software development releases to our internally built ERP.
  • Develop and execute the sales cycle process and systems roadmap and maintain project cadence by delivering/overseeing the delivery of project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key documents.
  • Create and maintain the accounting key reports relied upon as sources of truth across the business.
  • Design/facilitate training sessions and contribute to planning and coordination with cross functional stakeholders to ensure new features and reporting solutions are rolled out swiftly.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, computer science, finance, business, data science or other computational disciplines.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, finance operations, or data assurance.
  • 3+ years of professional experience with SQL and BI tools (PowerBI).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in accounting, FP&A, or finance operations for technology companies with global sales.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets.
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management.
  • Experience working on multi-stakeholder initiatives with strong collaboration skills in a global environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Enthusiasm for learning new technology, driving automation into processes, and using data and trend analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, and be resourceful and solution-oriented in ambiguous situations.
  • Self-starter, results-oriented individual with strong interpersonal communication skills, exceptional personal accountability, and ethical standards. Capable of influencing without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve current state practices, own end-to-end processes, and map and optimize existing processes.
  • Experience in a scripting language such as Python.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • CPA license or equivalent.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sr. Business Analyst: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

Your actual 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 part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.