Financial Analyst III

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to the pursuit of safe and repeatable spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, engineers, and program managers, you will support the development of our space vehicles and help enable Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for a Financial Analyst III with strong analytical depth to support planning, forecasting, and decision support. You will turn operational and financial data into clear insights, identify the drivers behind performance, and help leaders understand what is changing, why it matters, and what action to take. You are a hands-on problem solver who is comfortable working from source data through the final leadership narrative, acting as a finance business partner for your stakeholders. You build transparent models, reconcile discrepancies, test assumptions, and create repeatable analyses rather than one-time answers while partnering with program leadership to drive financial performance and programmatic decisions. Ability to work full-time on-site in Renton, WA is required, and relocation assistance will be provided. We're hiring across several business units at Blue Origin. By applying for this role, you'll be considered for opportunities on any of the following teams: Lunar Permanence - Builds the sustainable infrastructure required to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface, including Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. New Glenn - Blue Origin's orbital launch program, encompassing the vehicle, ground systems, manufacturing capability, supply chain, and launch operations needed to make reusable spaceflight routine. Central FP&A - Provides centralized corporate financial planning and analysis support across our business units, functions, and locations. Financial Analyst Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budget and recurring forecast cycle for your business unit, coordinating inputs and timelines with cross-functional partners. Build and maintain financial models that translate operational drivers into P&L, headcount, and cash impact; pressure-test assumptions and keep the link between drivers and outputs transparent. Management Reporting Support the monthly and quarterly close reporting cycle, preparing actual-vs-budget/forecast variance analysis and researching drivers with functional leaders. Contribute materials and analysis to monthly business and financial reviews, including forward-looking risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Generate insight, not just reports: build dashboards, visualizations, and analyses that close gaps in the team's understanding of financial performance; design for reuse and stakeholder self-service. Standardization & Automation Help standardize programmatic and financial metrics across the business unit, including early indicators of performance issues. Apply AI tooling to automate recurring analysis and accelerate ad-hoc deliverables, with documented controls, human-in-the-loop review, and validation appropriate to a high-accuracy financial environment. Partnering Serve as a trusted business partner to program teams, proactively ensuring teams operate within financial constraints and invest capital wisely. Build strong working relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders, managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related analytical field. 5+ years demonstrating performance in roles that include business planning, analyzing performance, and reporting insights to senior leadership levels. Working SQL fluency: able to write your own queries against a modern data platform (Databricks, Snowflake, or equivalent) without waiting on data engineering for routine pulls. Expert-level proficiency in your analytics tool of choice (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) for building dashboards and analyses stakeholders use. Strong skills in running meetings and preparing executive-level presentations. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Permanent Resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CFA, MBA, or advanced degree in finance, accounting, or engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Strong financial modeling fundamentals: 3-statement mechanics, driver-based forecasting, scenario and sensitivity analysis, unit economics. Working GAAP foundation sufficient to read the financials, tie forecast to actuals, and partner credibly with accounting on close and accruals. Experience with enterprise planning tools (OneStream, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, or equivalent). Experience with D365 Finance or another major ERP in an FP&A or operations finance context. Experience building or extending automation with AI agents, scripting, or workflow tools beyond off-the-shelf chat interfaces. Familiarity with capital-intensive, manufacturing, or aerospace program economics. Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here . Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.