Financial Analyst (Finance Business Partner, Engineering and R&D)
Join Apex Space as a Financial Analyst to partner with Engineering and R&D in a fast-growing aerospace startup.
Posted by employer 5 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 4 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own headcount planning and modeling
- Provide analysis and guidance to Engineering leadership
- Contribute to annual budget and planning cycles
- Perform variance analysis
- Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting
Must have
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A or corporate finance
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Strong command of financial modeling and forecasting
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
- Excellent communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Engineering and R&D cost structures
- Experience in the space industry or aerospace sector
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Practical constraints
- U.S. Person status required
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Financial Analyst in this role focuses on headcount planning and modeling while serving as a finance business partner to the Engineering team at Apex Space. Key skills include financial modeling, variance analysis, and familiarity with purchase order processes for large projects. This position is suited for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, particularly those with a background in aerospace or engineering finance. Apex is a fast-growing startup, emphasizing collaboration and process improvement within a dynamic environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 4 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page September 23, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Financial Analyst (Finance Business Partner, Engineering and R&D) role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Financial Analyst (Finance Business Partner, Engineering and R&D) role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role centered on headcount planning and modeling and serving as the dedicated finance business partner to our Engineering organization. You will work closely with senior leadership on the Engineering team to drive planning, reporting, and analysis that informs decisions across a fast-moving aerospace and space business. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to adapt quickly as priorities shift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Headcount ownership: Own headcount planning and headcount modeling across the company, maintaining accurate, department-level forecasts and partnering with hiring managers on plan versus actuals.
Engineering partnership: Serve as the finance business partner to the Engineering organization, providing analysis, guidance, and financial visibility to Engineering and R&D leadership.
Planning cycles: Act as a key contributor to the company's planning cycles (annual budget, reforecasts, and long-range planning), including preparation, consolidation, and review.
Variance analysis: Perform variance analysis, explaining drivers of budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual differences and surfacing actionable insights.
Reporting: Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting, including executive and management-level materials.
Process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements that increase the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of FP&A workflows.
PO/PR support: Support purchase order (PO) and purchase requisition (PR) approvals and tracking for multi-million-dollar projects within the Engineering team.
QUALIFICATIONS
3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a comparable analytical finance role.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Familiarity with purchase order and purchase requisition approval processes for multi-million-dollar projects.
Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and technical (Engineering/R&D) stakeholders.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) cost structures and financial dynamics.
Experience in the space industry or broader aerospace and defense sector.
Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
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