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Lunar Outpost · 19 hours ago

Finance Manager

positionGolden, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Lunar Outpost is an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space. They are seeking a Finance Manager to partner with engineering and leadership to deliver financial clarity and guide decision-making across major programs.

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Responsibilities

Lead FP&A for multi-year engineering programs and corporate operations
Build and maintain project-based and investment models (IRR, cash-flow, sensitivity, cost-benefit)
Perform forecasting, budget management, and variance analysis across programs
Support pricing, proposals, and financial inputs for NASA/DoD or commercial contracts
Prepare financial reports and insights for leadership and external stakeholders
Improve financial processes, modeling practices, and automation across teams

Qualification

FP&AFinancial modelingBudget managementVariance analysisExcel proficiencyAerospace & Defense financeStartup experienceERP/PLM toolsCPA certificationCFA certificationFPAC certificationCommunication skillsTime-management skillsSelf-motivatedOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years in FP&A, program finance, or technical financial modeling
Hands-on experience with project financials, cash-flow forecasting, and IRR modeling
Strong skills in variance analysis and cost-factor sensitivity analysis
Ability to translate engineering/program requirements into financial plans
Experience managing budgets for complex, multi-disciplinary projects
High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
Self-motivated, highly organized, and effective under deadlines
Excellent communication and time-management skills
U.S. Person

Preferred

Aerospace & Defense or government program finance experience
Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or milestone-based contracting structures
Experience with proposals, contract pricing, or cost volumes
Exposure to ERP/PLM/project tools (SAP, Deltek, NetSuite, JIRA, Bild)
CPA, CFA, FPAC, or similar certification
Startup or high-growth environment experience

Company

Lunar Outpost

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Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Golden, Colorado, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://lunaroutpost.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$21.61M
Key Investors
Explorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M
2022-05-24Seed· $12M
2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

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Justin Cyrus
Chief Executive Officer
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Julian Cyrus
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
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