Financial Analyst- G&A at Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Satellite CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

3–5 years of financial planning & analysis experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
Strong modeling, Excel, and reporting skills
Track record of working cross-functionally to influence decisions
Detail orientation with the ability to zoom out and provide strategic insights
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Responsibilities

Own financial planning, reporting, and analysis for G&A functions
Partner with department leaders on headcount planning, budgets, and spend management
Deliver timely variance analysis and insights to drive accountability
Build scalable reporting tools and dashboards for leadership visibility
Support monthly and quarterly close with Accounting and Finance
Develop models to evaluate key initiatives and long-term planning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisVariance AnalysisHeadcount PlanningFinancial ReportingDashboardsFinancial Modeling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits does Astranis offer for this role?

All positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits, with base pay as one component, plus incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Is this Financial Analyst role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for the G&A Financial Analyst position?

Candidates need 3–5 years of financial planning & analysis experience, a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field, strong modeling, Excel, and reporting skills, a track record of working cross-functionally to influence decisions, and detail orientation with strategic insights.

What is the work environment like at Astranis?

Astranis operates out of a 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California with a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs, focusing on building scalable financial processes and partnering cross-functionally in a high-growth environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Financial Analyst role?

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, can manage detailed models, thrive at budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, and are eager to partner cross-functionally, build scalable processes, and drive efficiency in G&A functions; startup experience, Netsuite, and familiarity with HR/legal spend are bonuses.

Astranis

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

About Astranis

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching new markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$587.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

An equity stake in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited vacation days.

Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.

Complementary OneMedical membership.

Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.

Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF

Generous, fully-paid parental leave.

Risks

Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.

Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.

Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.

Differentiation

Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.

The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.

Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.

Upsides

Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.

Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.

$50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.

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