Joblaze summary

The Senior Financial Analyst for Programs at K2 Space plays a crucial role in financial analysis and reporting, collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate visibility of program costs and revenues. This position requires advanced skills in financial modeling and a strong grasp of budgeting and forecasting, particularly in a complex manufacturing context. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of relevant experience and a background in program finance or FP&A, with a preference for those familiar with aerospace or defense sectors. K2 Space is a high-growth company focused on innovative satellite technology, making this role pivotal in supporting its ambitious expansion plans.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page November 2, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
Starts above 12% of 1474 comparable senior other roles we track (median $140,000 across 196 companies).

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: K2 Space lists $100,000–$130,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Senior Financial Analyst - Programs role.
What seniority level is this role?: K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Financial Analyst - Programs role at K2 Space.

From the original posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The Role

The Senior Finance Analyst – Programs is responsible for financial analysis and reporting at the program level, partnering closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Product Management to ensure accurate program cost and revenue visibility, contract financial health, and data-driven decision-making across a portfolio of customer programs in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

Program Financial Planning & Reporting

Own the financial forecast for assigned customer programs, partnering with program managers and engineering leads to ensure forecasts reflect current schedules, scope, and risk, including labor, headcount allocation, capital expenditures, and development spend
Translate engineering and production resource requirements (Bill of Material (BOM), staffing plans, build schedules) into program financial models
Build and maintain program cost/revenue tracking tools to monitor contract performance, funding status, and incurred costs monthly, consolidating results into portfolio-level reporting for leadership
Partner with accounting to support monthly close, ensuring program cost data is accurately captured and reconciled (revenue recognition, WIP, cost accruals)
Track program funding, contract ceilings, and invoicing timeline schedule

Business Partnering and Decision Support

Work directly with program managers and engineering teams to track program performance against budget, schedule, and productivity targets (e.g., variance to EAC, cost/schedule performance)
Support proposal and pricing efforts by providing cost inputs and financial data for cost volumes and basis-of-estimate development
Contribute to the development of standardized financial templates and models to improve consistency across program reporting
Conduct ad-hoc program financial analyses to support program decisions
Deliver clear, program-specific insight on revenue, cost variances, and risk to program managers and executive management
Present program financial results and analysis to multi-disciplinary and executive audiences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field
4+ years of progressive experience in program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects
Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience in a start-up, aerospace/defense, or manufacturing environment
Experience with proposal pricing, cost estimating, or government contract types
MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA)
Active Secret clearance

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 and equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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Senior Financial Analyst - Programs

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