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At Virgin Galactic, our partners rely on the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to provide clarity on business financials and help drive company performance. The Sr. Manager of FP&A will lead a team responsible for providing financial support and thought partnership to teams responsible for delivering both business unit and program results. In addition to leading the broader financial planning efforts, the Sr. Manager will be responsible for supporting business unit strategies, including future expansion efforts as we prepare for the upcoming launch of commercial space missions, as well as ensuring that major projects are delivered on budget.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance Business Partner to business units, building strong relationships with department leaders
• Support business unit leadership in the development of strategic plans for current and future business needs. Provide thoughtful insight on potential opportunities to evolve the organization’s needs and priorities
• Create, improve, and maintain financial processes. Responsible for leading, coordinating and consolidating the business unit budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Includes preparation of comprehensive business reviews and updates to Executive-level audiences
• Manage program financials, including the development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, and ongoing management of cost and schedule integration.
• Assist in manpower planning, forecasting and reporting activities across functions to support program resourcing needs.
• Provide vendor proposal and negotiation support, including financial terms and conditions and should cost analysis
• Conduct purchase order and invoice reviews, approval and reconciliation against appropriate program budgets
• Analyze and interpret financial data and trends to provide recommendations to improve the quality of management decisions. Implement processes to enhance cost tracking,
• Partner with Finance, Controllership, and IT to ensure accuracy, alignment, and efficiency of key processes and reporting tools
• Ensure proper goal alignment for team and direct reports, including robust performance and development discussions

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, planning, and/or strategy functions, preferably within the aerospace industry
• At least three years of experience managing employees
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting. MBA is preferred.
• A big picture view on financial analysis - ability to view the business from a broader perspective, integrating finance and business issues to develop solutions that add value to the leadership team beyond finance.
• Advanced proficiency in excel, including ability to perform financial modeling and quantitative analysis including business valuation, ROI and cost benefit analysis for large scale projects. Ideally has experience with Oracle and detailed cost tracking tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced and vibrant environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to influence partners and key business decisions. Proven ability to lead teams and build relationships.
• Self-starter, with natural curiosity, enthusiasm, desire to learn and ability to deal with ambiguity.

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $107,850.00–$164,550.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

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

Drug Free Workplace
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.