Finance & Strategy Analyst

Ecosmic is bringing microservices to space. Our first software solution SAFE helps satellite operators gain insights on the risk of collision for their assets. Our vision is to revolutionise the way space software is done to propel us towards the future of space exploration..

We are a high-tech, data-driven company with an international team of space engineers and computer scientists. Founded in 2023 in the Netherlands, we opened our Italian HQ and raised €1.1M earlier this year and we are now growing fast. We are striving to build an environment where everybody can reach their full potential. Check out what it means to work at Ecosmic here.

We are now looking for a driven Finance & Strategy Analyst to help us achieve this goal. This position is based in Italy.

Deadline to apply: 15/01/2025

What You’ll Do

Business Planning

  • Analyse market trends and financial data to provide strategic recommendations for business growth.

  • Develop financial forecasts based on past trends to support the business development.

  • Evaluate financial performance against the forecasts. 

  • Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis, highlighting areas of concern or opportunity.

Financial Analyses & Reporting

  • Generate detailed financial reports, including cost analysis, payment tracking, and invoicing for clients, to ensure accurate financial oversight.

  • Prepare comprehensive reports on expenses, revenue, and cash flow, to support strategic decision-making.

  • Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, providing insights and commentary for all relevant stakeholders (shareholders, investors, external entities contracting Ecosmic, company employees, etc.)

  • Develop comprehensive presentations that highlight financial performance, projections, and key metrics to respond to stakeholders with accurate, data-driven insights.

Who You Are

  • You are proficient in English.

  • You have a MSc in Finance, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

  • You have strong analytical skills and you are data-driven.

  • You are capable of using meaningful metrics and present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.

  • You have a very good knowledge of Excel.

  • You are proactive and capable of finding solutions on your own. You are able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • You have deep interpersonal skills to build on relationships that are characterised by a high degree of transparency and trust.

Preferably:

  • You have knowledge about/strong interest for the space industry.

What We Offer

  • An incredible opportunity for growth.

  • We really value an equilibrated work-life balance. Whilst we seek motivated and talented people to reach our goals together, we will always prioritise our people’s health and well-being.

  • Flexibility and trust: you’ve always got the freedom to decide where today’s office is. We measure people’s performance based on the objectives they achieve, rather than the hours they spend sitting at their desks.

  • Competitive pay: the estimated salary range for this position is €32,000 - €35,000/year. Discover more about the cost of living in Turin and about Italian taxation. The total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. As you increase your impact in Ecosmic, compensation can grow rapidly. On top of the salary, we also include €1,000/year (net) of welfare.

  • All the benefits:

    • Remote work

    • Flexible working hours

    • Unlimited paid holidays

    • Health insurance

    • Stock Options

    • IT bundle

    • 1 or 2 Ecosmic Retreats per year

To apply

To apply for this position, you have to send an email to hr@ecosmic.space including your CV and a couple of paragraphs detailing why you decided to apply and why you think you’d be a good fit. All applications shall be in English.

In our selection process, talent takes precedence over experience. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it, go ahead and apply even if you don’t comply with the requirements.

Unfortunately, we do not offer VISA sponsorships for this position.

The selection process

If you successfully pass through our screening process, we’ll invite you to take part in three interviews online. Check out our hiring process and tips here and our Manifesto to learn more.

Ecosmic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce.