FP&A Analyst

Venus Aerospace · full-time · posted 30 Sep

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FP&A Analyst

Venus Aerospace

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Full-time
Posted
3 days ago

What the posting asks for

  • 5 years of experience
  • Financial modeling
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • ERP and financial planning systems
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Who We Are:
Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.
 
The Role: FP&A Analyst
This FP&A Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial models, managing budgets and forecasts, and delivering actionable insights to leadership. The FP&A Analyst also drives process improvements, promotes reporting standardization, and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information to support organizational goals and financial performance. This role partners with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

This position is an Individual Contributor role. The role directly reports to the Controller and routinely interacts with operations, business development, and engineering orgs.

What You'll Get to Do

  • Support the development, maintenance, and analysis of the company-wide financial models
  • Prepare, coordinate, and maintain annual operating budgets and forecasts
  • Develop meaningful financial models and scenario analyses, reporting templates and KPIs to support strategic business decisions and operational initiatives across the organization
  • Analyze revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability trends while providing actionable recommendations to leadership
  • Support headcount planning and workforce forecasting, including analysis of hiring plans, compensation costs, and organizational growth
  • Monitor key operational and financial metrics, investigating anomalies and conducting root-cause analyses.
  • Support unit pricing and capital expenditure analyses through financial modeling and business case development.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations by streamlining reporting and planning processes.
  • Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

What You Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP

What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience with ERPs and financial planning systems
  • MBA or a professional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus but not required
  • Experience within aerospace, early-stage deep tech or other innovative manufacturing industries
  • Background in operating within rapid‑growth environments
  • Team‑oriented, with curiosity and a willingness to dive into data

Location: This is a full-time salaried position with the flexibility of working remotely or from our headquarters located in southeast Houston, Texas. If remote, travel expectation will be approximately 10%.

Benefits: Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.


ITAR Requirements
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.
 
Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.
 
For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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