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What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Senior".

Main responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews for operations and finance leadership, providing clear, KPI-driven insights and recommendations.
• Support quarterly forecasting cycles and the annual operating plan.
• Build and maintain scenario-based financial models supporting production planning, capacity analysis, and cost visibility for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive analysis across cost variance, absorption, production efficiency, inventory performance, and operational KPIs.
• Develop and enhance advanced reporting, analytics, and AI-powered operational intelligence tools to strengthen data governance, improve operational visibilit…
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, cost adjustments, reconciliations, inventory performance, and analysis of financial trends.
• Maintain robust costing, BOM accuracy, and cost-roll processes aligned to financial and operational goals.
• Support capital planning processes, including building business cases, conducting ROI/payback/risk analyses, and monitoring execution for capital investments.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “In this role, you will work on delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while partnering closely with cross-functional teams, i…” · “Experience with Infor LN ERP.” · “These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the Unite…”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “In this role, you will work on delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while partnering closely with cross-functional teams, i…” · “Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and cross-functional partnership skills.” · “It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Support quarterly forecasting cycles and the annual operating plan.” · “Build and maintain scenario-based financial models supporting production planning, capacity analysis, and cost visibility for strategic decision-making.” · “Support capital planning processes, including building business cases, conducting ROI/payback/risk analyses, and monitoring execution for capital investments.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Our Finance team are made up of planners, analysts and accountants, and manage our policies, compliance, and reporting.” · “SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST I, MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN” · “Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Senior Financial Analyst will have the opportunity to support Rocket Lab’s manufacturi…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Our Finance team are made up of planners, analysts and accountants, and manage our policies, compliance, and reporting.” · “In this role, you will work on delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while partnering closely with cross-functional teams, i…” · “To be successful in this role, you must be analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and motivated by the opportunity to support Rocket Lab’s mission and growt…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …” · “As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews for operations and finance leadership, providing clear, KPI-driven insights and recommendations.” · “5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Experience with Adaptive Planning.” · “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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