Director, Strategic Finance

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£235,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Financial Planning & Analysis Financial Modeling Strategic Planning Budgeting & Forecasting SaaS Metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV) NetSuite Government Contracting (FAR, CAS) Executive Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Director, Strategic Finance

Remote, United States | Full-time | Salary: $200,000 – $235,000

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to build and lead the FP&A function for the Engineering org. This role serves as a key strategic partner to the executive team.

Meet [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers. We move fast and believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

What You’ll Be Launching

As Director, Strategic Finance, you will build and lead [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s financial planning and analysis function for the Engineering org, serving as a key strategic partner to the executive team. You’ll translate complex financial data into actionable insights, guide critical business decisions, and help scale the financial infrastructure needed to support rapid growth and capital strategy.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership: Lead AOP, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes; partner with CFO, CEO, and executive team; develop financial narratives for board and investors.
  • Executive & Board Reporting: Deliver data-driven insights via dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis; prepare materials for Board of Directors.
  • Business Partnership: Act as trusted advisor to Engineering leaders; evaluate ROI, pricing strategies, and capital allocation; drive budget accountability.
  • Financial Modeling & Capital Strategy: Build complex financial models (3-statement) for scenario planning, M&A, and fundraising; support capital-raising efforts.
  • Operational Excellence & Systems: Own FP&A tools (NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, Adaptive Planning); establish scalable processes for forecasting and data integrity.
  • Performance & Profitability Analysis: Define and track KPIs across SaaS and government contracting (ARR, burn, CAC, contract margins); analyze cost of delivery and profitability.

Pre-Flight Checklist

  • 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Strategic Finance roles.
  • Proven experience in high-growth B2B SaaS, aerospace, or defense environments.
  • Strong expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
  • Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV) and/or government contracting principles (FAR, CAS).
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and FP&A planning tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts to executive stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Bonus Cargo

  • Experience supporting venture capital or private equity fundraising and investor relations.
  • Background in scaling finance functions in startup or growth-stage companies.
  • Experience with M&A analysis or due diligence.
  • Familiarity with space, aerospace, or defense industry dynamics.
  • MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial certifications.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is building a constellation, not looking for identical satellites. Every member brings different capabilities to the same mission.

Location: Remote (ET time zone preference) | Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Classification: Full Time

Salary: $200,000 – $235,000

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of specific U.S. states. Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the United Kingdom.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success.

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