Is the Sr. Manager, Finance role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.

How much experience is required?

At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Manager, Finance role.

Where is the role based?

SpaceX is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.

What seniority level is this role?

SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Sr. Manager, Finance role at SpaceX.

Sr. Manager, Finance at SpaceX

Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr. Manager, Finance at SpaceX, the individual will oversee financial planning and analysis for the AI segment, focusing on spending and contract profitability. Key skills include advanced financial modeling, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to present complex analyses to diverse teams. This position is ideal for a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience, including leadership roles, particularly in fast-paced manufacturing or technology environments. The role requires a hands-on approach, as it involves close collaboration with various departments to drive operational efficiency.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 20, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Hawthorne, CA.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Manager, Finance role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX.
How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Manager, Finance role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Austin, TX.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. Manager, Finance 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.

SR. MANAGER, FINANCE

This is a key financial planning and analysis (FP&A) role with executive-level visibility driving spending and contract profitability for our AI segment. 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
Manage, develop a team of financial analysts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in finance or operations
4+ years of experience in a supervisory, lead, or management role

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 modelling 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/or weekends as needed
This position is based in Austin, TX, and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Sr. Manager, Finance

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