Vast is looking for a Strategic Financial Analyst, reporting to the Strategic Finance Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This person will play a key role in the company's financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. They will work closely with the Strategic Finance Manager to support the CFO and CEO on strategic finance initiatives, capital planning, and executive-level decision support as Vast scales its space station programs.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities: • Support the CFO and CEO on capital strategy, corporate finance initiatives, and long-range planning activities • Assist in preparing board materials, investor presentations, and executive-level analyses • Build and maintain strategic financial models to support scenario analysis, capital planning, pricing decisions, and major investments • Conduct strategic and financial analyses to inform key business decisions across programs, partnerships, and growth initiatives • Support investor relations and fundraising efforts, including diligence materials and data analysis • Collaborate with NASA counterparts and other government partners on financial analysis, reporting, and planning activities • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategic objectives into financial insights • Contribute to periodic performance reviews and reporting with a focus on decision-making support rather than routine close processes • Support special projects and ad hoc analyses tied to corporate strategy and executive priorities • Help improve financial tools, models, and processes as the company scales • Identify opportunities to improve financial tools, processes, and data quality as the company scales
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field • 2+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or similar analytical roles • Strong financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including scenario and sensitivity analysis • Solid understanding of corporate finance fundamentals and financial statements • Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, executive-ready recommendations
Preferred Skills & Experience: • Experience supporting fundraising, M&A, or corporate development initiatives • Exposure to aerospace, government contracting, manufacturing, or other highly technical environments • Comfort working directly with senior executives and preparing materials for boards or investors • Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence • Self-starter mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Interest in or passion for space, aerospace, or frontier technologies
Additional Requirements: • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Pay Range: • Financial Analyst: $93,000 - $132,000 • Senior Financial Analyst: $118,000 - $167,000