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The role reports to the VP of Finance and works closely with the CFO.\n\nIn this role, you will be a hands-on builder: owning the model, partnering with program and functional leaders, and turning operating detail into clear, decision-ready analysis for leadership, the board, and investors.\nResponsibilities\nOwn the company's integrated three-statement financial model and rolling forecast, including revenue, program costs, opex, capex, headcount, and cash\nCollaborate with customer segment FP&A leads to gather program specific details to drive consolidated corporate modeling\nContribute to the monthly and quarterly forecast process, partnering with program, engineering, operations, and G&A leaders to gather and pressure-test inputs\nBuild scenario and sensitivity analyses on mission timing, launch schedules, cash conversion, production rates, and contract awards\nMaintain a reliable cash runway and liquidity view to support financing and capital allocation decisions\nRun the annual operating plan and long-range plan process end to end: calendar, templates, department reviews, and consolidation.\nProduce monthly budget-vs-actual and forecast-vs-actual reporting with clear variance commentary and follow-up actions\nPartner with department heads on headcount planning, spend management, and resource trade-offs\nTrack and report program-level economics, including unit costs and margin by vehicle and mission\nWorking with the CFO and VP of Finance, prepare the financial sections of quarterly board decks: results, forecast updates, KPIs, cash, and key variances\nCoordinate content and timelines across functions so board materials are accurate, consistent, and delivered on schedule\nPrepare supporting analysis and backup for audit committee and board discussions as needed\nBuild financial content for investor updates, fundraising materials, and lender or strategic partner discussions\nSupport diligence by preparing data room materials and answering financial and model-related requests\nHelp develop the KPI framework, guidance discipline, and equity story needed as the company prepares for the public markets\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field\n5+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, with at least 2 years in a corporate FP&A role\nExpert financial modeling skills, including integrated three-statement models and scenario analysis built from scratch\nTrack record preparing board and investor materials that executives present without heavy rework\nStrong command of Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working directly in ERP and planning systems (Netsuite experience preferred)\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\n5+ years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, space, defense, hardware, or other capital-intensive businesses with program or contract-based revenue\nFamiliarity with project or program accounting and government contract economics\nClear written and verbal communication; able to explain the story behind the numbers to non-finance leaders\nOwnership mindset and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.\nImpulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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