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Finance Manager

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Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA
On-site
Posted February 23, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.  

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. 

SPACE SYSTEMS FINANCE

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems Finance team is the business partner to the global Space Systems segment. We provide everything from financial results to strategic analysis, and everything in between, in order to drive results and intelligent business decisions that are best for Rocket Lab, our customers, and our stakeholders. We are flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment and thrive under the challenge of supporting this dynamic, high-tech space company.

FINANCE MANAGER, SPACE SYSTEMS

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the finance cadences and analysis for the space systems segment. You will work with the satellite manufacturing and satellite components teams supporting the financial reporting, business cases, cost models and other adhoc analysis. In addition, you will drive many exciting projects to grow and advance the company.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

  • Become a strong strategic partner to the Space System’s segment, providing timely and accurate financial information and recommendations to decision makers to make prudent business decisions
  • Support Rocket Lab space systems component businesses with the finance cadence; monthly financial reporting and analysis, quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan, etc.
  • Support, development, and maintenance of weekly and monthly financial reporting, planning, and KPI’s
  • Take point on dynamic business studies and adhoc analysis including detailed project ROI analysis.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 8+ years of finance experience in a manufacturing company/environment and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total experience)
  • In-depth experience with ERP, financial systems, and modeling
  • Expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite especially with Excel
  • Demonstrated experience implementing value add to the financial business process
  • Willingness to travel if necessary

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Ability to take initiative and lead efforts with minimal instruction
  • Experience with firm fixed price, percent complete revenue recognition
  • Prior experience in aerospace company, with knowledge of space industry
  • Experience in LN, OneStream, Adaptive, WorkDay HRIS
  • Excellent communication skills and cross-functional business partner experience
  • Ability to translate financial results to functional leads to drive results
  • MBA or similar finance/accounting related degree
  • High attention to detail and accuracy of analysis

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
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