Finance Manager

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.   The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.   With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization.  If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.   The Role   The Finance Manager is responsible for financial leadership at the consolidated level across manufacturing operations, program finance, and product costing. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development, and  Product Management to ensure accurate cost and revenue visibility, and data-driven decision-making in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Head of Finance & Accounting.   Responsibilities   Financial Planning & Forecasting   Lead operating plan refreshes, partnering with engineering leaders and department heads to ensure forecasts reflect current operational realities and strategic priorities   Lead forecasting of key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments, including headcount, capital expenditures, and operating expenses   Prepare, maintain, and update capital expenditure, inventory, and non-recurring  engineering forecasts on a rolling basis   Translate engineering and production resource requirements into financial models and metrics   Program & Company Consolidation   Play a central role in the program, costing, and company-wide financial consolidation  process, aggregating financial data across customer programs, departments, and non- recurring engineering into coherent reporting packages for leadership   Partner with accounting to support financial close analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting   Develop and enhance tools and models to track revenue performance and incurred project costs on a monthly basis   Business Partnering and Decision Support   Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify operational KPIs and  analyze performance against productivity targets   Partner with supply chain to ensure financial obligations are tracked and committed appropriately as the company scales   Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational decision-making   Deliver clear insight on revenue, spending variances, and department-level reporting to business partners and executive management   Present analytical results to multi-disciplinary audiences across the Company   Basic Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field   5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling   Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis   Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects   Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner   Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality   Nice to Have   Experience in a start-up or manufacturing environment   MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA)   Compensation and Benefits:   Base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $160,000 and equity in the company   Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level   Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks   If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by  22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be in