Senior Financial Analyst - Engines

Application close date:

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are seeking a motivated and analytical critical thinker who has a proven track record of developing solutions to operational challenges and opportunities to join our Engines Finance team. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will partner with stakeholders across program management, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and test operations to contribute to the growth and success of Blue Origin's Engines business unit.

You will drive key initiatives to enhance the quality and timeliness of insights provided to business leadership, helping them understand financial product cost performance and trends. Additionally, you will develop tools to enable proactive financial management and provide insights to enable critical and informed business decisions.

This role requires a proactive, detail- and service-oriented analyst with excellent financial skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and handles ambiguity with confidence.

Passion for our mission and vision is essential!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance operating and financial metrics to drive performance.
• Develop and maintain the Engines Product Cost Structure.
• Collaborate with business leaders for strategic decision-making and business improvements.
• Provide project and process management support.
• Create and present content for program, financial, and operations reviews.
• Optimize tools and processes for the Finance team.
• Support annual and multi-year financial planning.
• Manage program-level financial risk and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze and report financial performance variances of actuals to budget and forecast.
• Maintain cost accounting frameworks.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in ERP tools, financial databases, and accounting software.
• Ability to develop advanced Excel financial models based on multiple inputs, constraints, and scenarios.
• Experience in helping business leaders meet financial targets and deliver results.
• Understanding of underlying business processes and the impact of financial decisions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Effective project management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and critical thinking.
• High integrity, ethics, and judgment.
• Ability to foster trust and inclusive professional relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or STEM.
• 8+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Experience with data mining and SQL.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Python and workflow automation tools (Alteryx, Databricks, Tableau Prep).
• Advanced analytical skills in statistics, Monte Carlo simulation, and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Tableau or Microsoft BI.
• Experience in financial management of high-rate production.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.