Muon Space

Muon Space

Head of FP&A

San Jose, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$212k-$240kDetected 9 days ago
Data VisualizationAccessibilityBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingSAPFP&ASupply ChainERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingNetSuiteVariance AnalysisRemote SensingCFA

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Head of Finance & FP&A to play a critical role in shaping the financial future of Muon Space.

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic decision-making on new programs, pricing strategies, launch partnerships, infrastructure, and CapEx investments through financial modeling and ROI analysis.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.
  • Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance.

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.
  • Experience with both commercial and government space programs.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Anaplan).
  • Required:
  • 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.
  • The salary range for this role is $212,000 - $240,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in advancing space exploration and commercialization.

Nice to have

  • Strong grasp of long-cycle programs, unit economics, government contract structures and EVM a plus.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $212,000 - $240,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package.
  • In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance.

Benefits

  • Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.
  • We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
  • We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Company info

  • Lead variance analysis as part of the Month-End Close in partnership with Accounting.

Equal opportunity

  • In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity
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