Finance Planning & Control Specialist

As the Finance Planning and Control specialist, you will support financial analysis, planning and forecasting in support of the next generation of space vehicles. Working closely with program management, scheduling, and other functional partners, you will be a key contributor in helping to deliver the program within budget and on schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Manage program financials, including the development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, and ongoing management of cost and schedule integration.

• Develop and present briefings of program financial status to program and finance leadership.

• Development of quarterly EACs; analysis/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.

• Monitoring costs, ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct cost objectives.

• Generate program financial artifacts such as Earned Value performance reports, graphs, and analysis, as required.

• Assist in manpower planning, forecasting and reporting activities across functions to support program resourcing needs.

• Support supply-chain management in financial controls of subcontracts and material procurement forecasting. Review and advise on all vendor procurements, including terms and governance.

• Support the broader finance organization with budget planning and forecasting of both expense and cash flow.

• Perform labor and cost transfer submittals, as necessary.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis, data integrity checks, and validations related to program financials.

• Provide other program support activities, as required.

What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance and at least 4 years of financial analysis, cost / schedule management, and / or accounting experience, preferably in an Aerospace company.

• Earned value management experience a plus, but not required

• Must be local to the Virgin Galactic Tustin, CA office and able to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

• Strong communication skills including the ability to work in a team environment.

• Commitment to integrity and ethics.

• Strong Excel skills with an ability to design and maintain complex financial models and to create high quality financial presentations. Proficiency in the balance of the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Demonstrated analytical proficiency in data research and interpretation.

• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $79,300.00-$121,000.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit ~~~ (~~~.)

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity's relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it's supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what's possible.

Export Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here .

EEO Statement

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.