Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. 

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. 

Ursa Major is at a stage where establishing a continued market presence is advantageous to the growth of the company. The Finance Transformation Manager will support our CFO and Director of Finance in shepherding Ursa Major's short and long term financial strategy.

Ursa Major is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Manager to modernize our FP&A, finance systems, data architecture, and business processes. The ideal candidate possesses a high level of critical thinking, deep technical systems expertise, and excels in a fast paced environment. The Finance Transformation Manager will be responsible for leading cross functional transformation efforts, partnering with executive leadership, and translating business needs into scalable technology and process solutions. In addition, this individual will own the preparation of monthly reporting and guide the evolution of our financial infrastructure to support our upcoming milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership and management teams to oversee financial analyses and models that assist in the evaluation of strategic business initiatives, capital investments, and new products within Ursa Major's business units.
• Direct real time cost benefit analysis to quantify the impact on projected revenue, operating expenses, assets, and cash flow.
• Lead cross functional initiatives to modernize FP&A processes, reduce spreadsheet dependency, and implement scalable self-service reporting.
• Own and direct the implementation and administration of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and consolidations.
• Support the annual planning process and ongoing quarterly forecasts, while guiding the transition toward dynamic monthly rolling forecasts.
• Represent Finance in enterprise data governance discussions, ensuring business requirements align with downstream impacts to reporting and analytics.
• Understand, utilize, and manage the systems and tools (Odoo, Navan, Bill.com, ADP, and others) required to deliver services to stakeholders whilst offering strategic recommendations as needed.
• Manage complex assignments independently while providing strategic guidance, review, and mentorship for analysts on the team.

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 to 10+ years of professional experience modernizing FP&A, finance systems, data, and business processes.
• Proven expertise in data analytics and visualization tools.
• Hands on experience implementing and administering EPM tools.
• Practical exposure to data science and machine learning (relevant coursework, cross functional team experience, or data science credentials highly preferred).
• Experience with Agentic AI and building automated finance solutions.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and change management skills.
• Ability to communicate directly and effectively with all levels of management, partnering with executive leadership to align business and technical requirements.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $134,000 - $155,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't  quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply: 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. 

We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.

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