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Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Finance Programs Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the CFO, the Sr. Finance Programs Manager will have direct visibility to the company's senior management and significant interaction with leadership across key functional areas. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a knack for forging close professional relationships, and a track record of favorably influencing business performance. The ideal candidate is results-driven, possesses a strong drive to exceed personal goals, and is naturally inclined to anticipate risks, take ownership of challenges, and make sound decisions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Monthly and Quarterly reporting and planning processes for all programs
• Manage Program financials, including revenue, cost, cashflow, and gross margin forecasting, estimate at complete (EAC) analysis, as well as Program risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the management team on the strategic planning process
• Prepare monthly forecasts and any ad hoc financial scenario analyses required by management.
• Conduct Program Management Review and provide analysis for variances to baseline forecast
• Work cross-functionally to support departmental decision-making with forecasting, planning, reporting, and analytics
• Monitor monthly sales revenue and expenses against budget and communicate variances to department heads and executives
• Assist in preparing key presentations for the Board, ELT (Executive Leadership Team), senior leadership team, and employee meetings; ensure that content reflects accurate financial updates and provides business insights.
• Strong partnership collaboration with accounting and Analytics to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Own and improve current systems and processes to increase the productivity and accuracy of the FP&A function
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Strategy
• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, Program Management, and/or related fields with previous people management experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, ideally within the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector
• Must have experience managing complex and high-profile Programs with multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, etc)
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) as well as EVM Software
• ERP implementation experience, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
• A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels and functions in the organization
• Ability to work independently, complete work timely, and work well as a team member
• Ability to provide guidance and build technical expertise amongst the team
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Meticulous and superior attention to detail
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidential information
• Possess a willingness and ability to work hands-on and with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Salary Range $150,000-$180,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.