Finance Manager, FP&A

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is seeking a Finance Manager, FP&A to join our finance team and take a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy during a period of rapid growth and innovation. This role will work closely with the CFO and CEO to support capital structure and corporate finance activities, manage board communications, and develop the financial infrastructure necessary to scale a space station company.

The ideal candidate is a sharp, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong modeling skills, and is comfortable interacting with both internal stakeholders and external partners such as NASA and investors.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain annual budget and long range plan
• Develop financial models and metrics to facilitate data-driven analysis of key business issues and to inform operational decision-making 
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed to inform management decision-making
• Lead various research projects, including industry research, market analysis, and investor research
• Prepare presentations and other discussion materials for stakeholders
• Assist with financial reporting deliverables, including financial statement analysis and budget variance analysis 
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes or workbooks and own the implementation of improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business, Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of Experience in financial modeling and analysis using Excel or Google Sheets

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Highly analytical with a strong understanding of quantitative methods and attention to precision
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate challenges from multiple perspectives
• Strong written and oral communication skills to drive consensus across teams
• Able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Experience in critical thinking to develop grounded recommendations and optimize impact

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% if required
• Flexible availability to support critical project milestones as needed

Salary Range: California$140,000—$200,000 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualification