Financial Analyst

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in financial planning and analysis, focusing on forecasting, reporting, and accounting for SpaceX projects while interfacing with various departments across the company. Responsibilities Lead forecast of key performance indicators (KPIs), including spending and resource requirements for assigned business groups, such as headcount, capital, and operating expenses Forecast future unit costs with cross-functional teams and track progress in achieving cost reduction targets Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed to support operational decision-making, from new idea generation through to the implementation phase Perform a leading role on internal projects, working closely with peer organizations to understand key business issues and translate them into financial models and metrics Prepare and update capital expenditure and inventory cash forecasts Support product cost tracking and inventory analysis, including scrap, inventory obsolescence, and productivity efforts Develop and enhance tools to track revenue performance and incurred project costs every month Provide insight on revenue, spending variances, and department-level reporting to business partners Analyze and interpret financial data for use in management reviews Skills Bachelor's degree 1+ years experience in an accounting, finance, or business role (internship experience qualifies) Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, applied business statistics, and general modeling experience of complex non-linear systems Experience in a manufacturing or technology environment Familiarity with reporting, visualization, intelligence, and analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management Experience with presenting analytical results in both verbal and written form across a multi-disciplinary organization Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems for a broad audience Benefits Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards Potential discretionary bonuses The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage Access to a 401(k) retirement plan Short and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid parental leave Various other discounts and perks 3 weeks of paid vacation 10 or more paid holidays per year Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy Company Overview SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is