Director, Manufacturing Finance
Rocket Lab
About this role
The Director of Manufacturing Finance at Rocket Lab is a senior finance leader based at the company’s Long Beach, CA headquarters responsible for overseeing financial operations, planning, and analysis for manufacturing. The role partners with the COO and manufacturing leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives and support decision-making across production and supply chain. This position reports to the VP of Finance and focuses on driving financial performance and cost optimization across manufacturing facilities.
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About Rocket Lab
rocketlabcorp.comRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.
Recent company news
Rocket Lab Acquires Optical Support, Inc., Strengthening National Security Payload Capability
2 weeks ago
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6 days ago
Rocket Lab Provides Opportunity for Retail Shareholders to Attend the Opening Event of the Neutron Launch Site In Virginia
Aug 7, 2025
Rocket Lab unveils new pad as firm preps first Neutron rocket launch
Aug 29, 2025
Hegseth Visits Space Company During 'Arsenal of Freedom' Tour
Jan 9, 2026
About Rocket Lab
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$190k – $220k
per year
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