Is the Finance Manager role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.

What's the salary range?

SpaceX lists $140,000–$220,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Finance Manager role.

Where is the role based?

SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.

What seniority level is this role?

SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Finance Manager role at SpaceX.

Finance Manager at SpaceX

Joblaze summary

The Finance Manager at SpaceX plays a crucial role in financial planning and analysis, focusing on optimizing spending and contract profitability across various product lines. This position requires expertise in financial modeling, ERP systems, and SQL, along with strong analytical skills to support operational decision-making. Ideal candidates will have over six years of experience in finance within fast-paced manufacturing or technology environments, making this role suitable for seasoned professionals looking to impact a high-growth company. The position demands a hands-on approach, as it involves close collaboration with multiple departments and requires a full-time onsite commitment.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 17, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 4 other locations at SpaceX: Austin, TX, United States, Austin, TX, Palo Alto, CA, Hawthorne, CA.
Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$171,120).
Starts above 36% of 585 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $153,000 across 142 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Finance Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?: SpaceX lists $140,000–$220,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Finance Manager role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Finance Manager role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FINANCE MANAGER

This is a key financial planning and analysis (FP&A)/operator role with executive-level visibility, driving spending and contract profitability for all of our product lines. The successful candidate will interface with all aspects of the company, including production, engineering, sales, program management, accounting, and executive management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify resource requirements for business groups, including headcount, capital, vehicle refurb/build costs, and operating expenses
Work with production and engineering teams to identify production and operational key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze performance against productivity targets
Partner with business unit leaders to prepare financial analysis to help inform optimal operational decision-making
Work closely with supply chain to ensure that financial obligations are tracked and committed appropriately as we scale for rapid growth
Partner with accounting for financial close analysis and group-level reporting
Provide insight on spending variances and department-level reporting to business partners
Coordinate capital expenditure tracking and related cash forecasts for the business
Provide financial analysis and support to our business initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
6+ years of experience in finance, business or operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in business administration
Experience working in finance organizations of fast-moving manufacturing or technology companies
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) databases and structured query language (SQL) programming
Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
Experience with presenting analytical results in both verbal and written form across a multi-disciplinary organization

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $140,000.00 - $220,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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Finance Manager

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