Finance Application Engineer

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL (coming soon).

Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Business Central professional with a robust background in accounting cost accounting and AI who also has hands-on experience collaborating with supply chain teams on inventory management and costing. Ideally you have worked within the space or aerospace industry. This role will drive optimization of financial and supply chain processes champion AI-driven solutions and enhance inventory and cost management.

This is a full-time exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement configure and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central tailoring solutions for complex accounting cost accounting and supply chain requirements.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory management costing and demand forecasting using Business Centrals integrated features.
• Oversee and enhance internal financial controls including inventory valuation journal entries accruals and cost allocations within Business Central.
• Lead or support cost accounting setup including cost types cost centers cost objects and allocation processes.
• Develop maintain and automate robust financial inventory and cost accounting reports ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
• Identify evaluate and implement AI tools (such as Copilot Power Platform AI Builder or similar) to streamline accounting and supply chain workflows automate repetitive tasks and enhance reporting.
• Leverage Power BI and SQL queries to create management reporting.
• Participate in system upgrades data migrations and integration projects as needed.
• Stay current with Business Central AI advancements and industry best practices especially as they relate to the space industry.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Information Systems Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central including configuration customization and support for accounting and supply chain modules.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and practices with demonstrable expertise in cost accounting and inventory costing.
• Practical experience collaborating with supply chain teams on inventory management demand planning and costing processes within Business Central.
• Experience implementing or supporting cost accounting modules including cost center allocations cost object tracking and cost reporting.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools relevant to finance supply chain and ERP (e.g. Copilot Power Platform AI Builder or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data identify inconsistencies and drive process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and user training.
• Experience in the space aerospace or high-tech manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Preferred/Bonus Skills

• Certification in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or related Microsoft certifications.
• Knowledge of integration tools and experience with system integrations or customizations.
• Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies.
• Exposure to Azure PowerAutomate and/or MS SQL.
• Experience with C/AL AL code or legacy Dynamics NAV is a plus.
• Experience with AI-driven process automation or data analytics in a finance or ERP context.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the space industry.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Access to advanced AI tools and ongoing training.
• Pay Range: $130000.00 - $180000.00/per year

• Varda like all employers must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our current policy is to only hire U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

  US person means: U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e. individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)

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