Director, Strategic Finance

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot.space is a cutting-edge technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for space exploration, satellite communication, and aerospace engineering. We offer a range of products and services including satellite launch serv...

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2017

Description

  • Lead the annual operating plan, 3–5 year long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes for Engineering and Technology.
  • Partner with the CFO, CEO, and executive team to inform company strategy and decision-making.
  • Develop financial narratives and materials for board meetings and investor communications.
  • Deliver executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting with clear, data-driven insights.
  • Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and investors, including variance analysis and forward-looking projections.
  • Advise Engineering leaders on financial decisions, ROI analysis, pricing strategies, and capital allocation.
  • Drive accountability for budget management and operational efficiency.
  • Build and maintain complex financial models, including 3-statement models, to support scenario planning, M&A, and fundraising.
  • Support capital-raising efforts, including investor diligence and financial storytelling.
  • Own and optimize FP&A tools and systems and establish scalable forecasting, reporting, and data integrity processes.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Strategic Finance roles.
  • Experience in high-growth B2B SaaS, aerospace, or defense environments.
  • Strong expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
  • Familiarity with SaaS metrics such as ARR, CAC, and LTV and/or government contracting principles such as FAR and CAS.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and FP&A planning tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts to executive stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting venture capital or private equity fundraising and investor relations (preferred).
  • Experience scaling finance functions in startup or growth-stage companies (preferred).
  • Experience with M&A analysis or due diligence (preferred).
  • Familiarity with space, aerospace, or defense industry dynamics (preferred).
  • MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial certification (preferred).

Benefits

  • Remote work with an ET time zone preference.
  • Full-time employment.
  • Salary range of $200,000 to $235,000.
  • Opportunity to work on a mission focused on space safety, security, and global impact.
  • Equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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