Sr FP&A Analyst
Sierra Space Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Sierra Space. Louisville · full-time · $116,697–$160,457 base.
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What you'll do
- Build annual budgets, rolling forecasts and longer-term financial plans around strategic priorities
- Analyze financial data and turn the findings into reports and projections for decisions
- Gather planning inputs across teams and use analysis tools to check financial plans
- Present financial results to stakeholders and explain them clearly
- Guide and mentor colleagues while overseeing planning work and tracking relevant compliance policies
What you bring
- A related bachelor's degree, equivalent work experience instead, or a master's degree paired with six years of experience
- Typically eight or more years in a related role, including recent formal or informal team leadership
- Background in finance, analytics, consulting or another quantitative business role, with finance-related experience
- Experience collecting information from multiple sources, analyzing it and communicating the results
- Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of data analysis tools
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who has led teams recently and can combine financial planning with clear analysis and communication. You’ll work across functions and mentor team members. The role is based in Louisville, and the stated annual base pay range is $116,697 to $160,457.25.
From the employer
Sierra Space Careers:
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
The Sr FP&A Analyst is responsible for leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves performing detailed analyses, preparing comprehensive financial reports and projections, and supporting various financial planning and analysis activities. The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure that financial plans are accurate and aligned with the company's objectives. This position requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally.In this role, you will lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. You will perform detailed analyses and prepare comprehensive financial reports and projections, providing actionable insights to support informed decision-making. Supporting various financial planning and analysis activities, you will help ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will gather necessary information for financial planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed financial analyses. You will prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and transparency. Additionally, you will maintain knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and public auditing policies, including labor rate composition, to ensure compliance and effective financial management. As part of your leadership responsibilities, you will lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and successful execution of financial planning initiatives.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
- Typically 8+ years of related experience.
- Recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally.
- Experience with management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
- Experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts, or Procurement Financial Analysis.
- Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
- Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
- Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Certifications: CPA, CFA, or FP&A.
- Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with financial planning and analysis best practices.
- Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management.
- Proven track record of leading financial projects or teams.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$116,697.00 - $160,457.25Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.