Director, Strategic Finance

Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace, 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 who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.

We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere—whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.

What You’ll Be Launching

As Director, Strategic Finance, you will build and lead Slingshot’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.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and finance—driving long-range planning, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting fundraising and investor engagement.

We’re building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. Bring your expertise, your perspective, and your drive—we’ll bring the rocket fuel.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range (3–5 year) planning, and rolling forecast processes for Engineering and Technology.
• Partner with the CFO, CEO, and executive team to inform company-wide strategy and decision-making.
• Develop and refine financial narratives for board meetings and investor communications.

Executive & Board Reporting

• Deliver clear, data-driven insights through executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting.
• Prepare materials for Board of Directors and investors, including variance analysis and forward-looking projections.

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across Engineering.
• Evaluate ROI on new initiatives, pricing strategies, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive accountability around financial targets and operational efficiency.