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The Director of Commercial Finance at Apex Technology Inc is responsible for leading the Commercial Finance function, driving strategic financial analyses, and supporting the company's growth through insightful financial planning and execution. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Original posting from Apex Technology Inc via Ashby
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Based out of our Corporate HQ in Los Angeles, this role reports directly to our CFO. You will join a dynamic Finance team with the opportunity to build the Commercial Finance function and directly impact the Company’s financial success. The role will have diverse responsibility spanning core FP&A activities, financial analyses, and presenting key insights and recommendations to the Leadership Team. Strategically, this role will impact pricing decisions as well as evaluate individual deal economics and go-to-market strategies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong financial pedigree, excellent leadership and problem solving skills, experience partnering cross functionally with all levels of the organization, adept at working with large, complicated data sets and prior experience building a high functioning organization.
Your Day to Day
- You will lead all Commercial Finance activities, including but not limited to:
- Evaluating the economic impact of large, complex sales contracts
- Analyzing and reporting on the Company’s sales pipeline/bookings
- Assessing profitability trends of monthly and quarterly bookings
- Participating in organization-wide pricing and go-to-market discussions
- You will assist with developing Board and C-Team presentations
- You will support planning, forecasting and reporting processes across Apex, including but not limited to providing periodic business updates, short-and long term demand planning, and annual budgeting
- You will support all new ventures finance and de novo go-to-market strategies
- You will partner with leaders across the organization to refine strategic outlooks and support funding requests
- You will leverage technology to drive efficiencies across the finance and accounting functions and provide insightful real-time information to business partners to ensure delivery of Bookings/Revenue/EBITDA goals
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting roles
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and creative problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience working with dimensional databases, data warehouses and data visualization platforms (PowerBI, SharePoint, Tableau)
- Hands-on leader with a track record of managing cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
- Analytical acumen with a commitment to excellence and a passion for learning the nuances of the business
- Ability to prioritize and lead multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously
- Inquisitive, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly
- A mix of professional experience across both large and small companies
- Track record of making strategic recommendations and designing processes around ambiguous or incomplete data
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WHY JOIN APEX?
Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
WHAT WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
- Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
- Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
- Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
- Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
- World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
- Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference
Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.