Sr. Financial Business Partner - Engines Avionics and Control Products

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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! 

Be part of the team that's revolutionizing space exploration by dramatically lowering the cost of access to space. Your financial expertise will directly enable Blue Origin's mission to return humanity to the Moon while making spaceflight more affordable, sustainable, and accessible than ever before.

We are seeking a motivated and analytical critical thinker to serve as the Financial Business Partner for our Engines Avionics and Control Products (ACP) program. In this key role, you will collaborate directly with ACP program leadership while partnering with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and test operations to drive financial excellence and program success within Blue Origin's Engines business unit.

As the financial steward for the Engines Avionics and Control Products (ACP) program, you will provide comprehensive financial analysis and strategic guidance to program leadership. In this role, your financial strategies and insights will directly impact Blue Origin's ability to develop cost-effective avionics and control systems that are critical to reducing launch costs and expanding access to space. You'll develop insights on cost performance trends, create financial models to evaluate program decisions, and establish metrics to track program financial health. You'll have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge AI tools to design and implement revolutionary approaches to financial modeling and forecasting processes that are as innovative as our rockets. Your financial expertise will be instrumental in helping the ACP team make informed business decisions that balance technical excellence with fiscal responsibility as we work to make space more accessible for everyone.

We are seeking 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 required!

• Lead program financial management, including budget tracking and financial forecasting
• Develop and maintain sophisticated cost models for R&D and production environments
• Coordinate cross-functional financial reviews and guide strategic resource allocation
• Mentor junior analysts and coordinate workstreams across finance projects
• Analyze production efficiency metrics and R&D investment returns to optimize spending
• Create and present executive-level financial analysis for leadership decision making
• Design and implement financial controls and reporting systems for program governance
• Pioneer new financial methodologies using AI and advanced analytics tools
• Oversee financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies across the engines portfolio
• Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations
• Manage complex financial planning processes across R&D and production activities

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or STEM field
• 8+ years of financial analysis experience
• Experience with data mining and SQL
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in ERP tools, financial databases, and accounting software
• Ability to develop advanced Excel financial models based on multiple inputs, constraints, and scenarios

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Proficiency in Python and workflow automation tools (Alteryx, Databricks, Tableau Prep)
• Proficiency in Tableau or Microsoft BI
• Experience in financial management of high-rate production
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors
• Experience leading or championing AI tools for financial analysis and process improvement

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