Senior Manager, FP&A at Muon Space

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
8–12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, including 3+ years in a managerial role
Proven track record in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries
Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and executive presentation skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
(Preferred) MBA, CFA, or CPA
(Preferred) Experience with both commercial and government space programs
(Preferred) Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Anaplan)
(Preferred) Strong grasp of long-cycle programs, unit economics, government contract structures and EVM

Responsibilities

Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and rolling forecasts across all business units
Provide actionable insights on program and company-level performance, unit economics, and capital trade-offs
Support strategic decision-making on new programs, pricing strategies, launch partnerships, infrastructure, and CapEx investments through financial modeling and ROI analysis
Lead variance analysis as part of the Month-End Close in partnership with Accounting
Own Program Gross Margin reports, Budget vs. Actuals, and program-level cost tracking
Build and refine program cost models for commercial and government contracts in alignment with evolving business and technical requirements
Enhance forecasting accuracy through data-driven methodologies, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses
Own Department Budget vs. Actuals analysis and reports
Partner with Mission Engineering and Program Management to drive program performance, risk mitigation, and funding strategies
Deliver executive-ready dashboards and presentations that communicate financial performance, scenarios, and forward-looking insights
Support customer, investor, and government reporting by preparing clear, compliant, and timely analyses
Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support rapid company growth
Drive adoption of ERP and BI tools, improving data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation
Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward-thinking financial management across the Finance function

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

ROI Analysis

Scenario Planning

Sensitivity Analysis

Program Cost Modeling

Financial Dashboards

Muon Space

Designs and operates satellite constellations

About Muon Space

Muon Space designs, deploys, and operates satellite constellations to provide Earth Intelligence that helps protect people, the climate, and ecosystems. Their services include creating mission strategies, building satellite systems, and managing these systems using their own AI automation technology. This approach allows them to deliver high performance and reliability while keeping costs low and speeding up satellite launches. Unlike many competitors, Muon Space focuses on understanding and solving their clients' specific needs rather than just selling satellite products. They operate on a pay-as-you-go model, which includes the development and operation of satellite constellations and the data generated from them. The team at Muon Space has significant experience from leading organizations like NASA, Google, and SpaceX, which enhances their capability to deliver valuable insights to clients in areas such as climate change, security, and resource management.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$98.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consulting, AI & Machine Learning, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Risks

Competition from tech giants like Google may challenge Muon Space's market share.

Reliance on partnerships, like with Earth Fire Alliance, poses strategic alignment risks.

Ambitious FireSat Constellation timeline by 2026 could strain operations and finances.

Differentiation

Muon Space offers end-to-end space systems with mission-tailored LEO satellite constellations.

Their technology stack optimizes missions for faster time-to-orbit and remote sensing performance.

Muon Space's team has expertise from NASA, Google, and SpaceX, enhancing their innovative capabilities.

Upsides

Muon Space secured $56.7 million in Series B funding, boosting financial stability.

Partnership with SNC enhances RF technology, expanding commercial possibilities for Muon Space.

FireSat Constellation addresses rising demand for wildfire monitoring due to climate change.

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