Job Description
The world still has coverage blind spots. You could help eliminate them at Skylo.
Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity. We connect smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. No special hardware, no entirely new networks. Just billions of existing devices, suddenly reachable anywhere on Earth. We're not building toward this future. We're already in it.
Our direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents, covering more than 72 million square kilometers, in partnership with leading satellite operators, mobile network operators, Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs worldwide. And we're just getting started.
At the heart of it all is Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN: a 3GPP standards-based, cloud-native platform that seamlessly bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. It's the infrastructure that makes true anywhere, anytime connectivity possible.
When you join Skylo, you'll work at the intersection of three markets reshaping how the world stays connected: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. Enabling people outdoors and critical workflows in the world's most remote places.
This is a rare chance to work on technology that matters, at a company that's already proving it works
This role can be performed remotely with a preference for candidates located in Mountain View, CA, where we are onsite three days per week.
Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo
The Manager, Strategic Finance will be a key thought partner to leadership, bringing rigorous financial modeling and long-range strategic thinking to the decisions that shape Skylo’s future. This role sits outside the FP&A day-to-day and is oriented toward special projects, forward-looking analysis, and helping the company make better decisions in ambiguous, high-stakes situations. The ideal candidate is deeply analytical, comfortable with complexity, and can translate financial insight into clear strategic narrative.
Role and Responsibilities
Long-Range Planning and Strategic Modeling
Build and own long-range financial models that forecast multi-year revenue, unit economics, and investment scenarios across Skylo’s core verticals.
Model strategic alternatives and simulate how key business decisions (pricing, partnerships, market entry, capacity investment) affect long-term outcomes.
Maintain and evolve scenario planning tools that allow leadership to pressure-test strategy under different market conditions.
Special Projects and Strategic Analysis
Support ad hoc strategic work, including capital raises, M&A, and other high-impact initiatives, providing financial modeling and analytical support as needed.
Evaluate strategic partnership and commercial deal structures, assessing financial impact, risk, and trade-offs to support executive decision-making.
Build and maintain competitive landscaping frameworks and surface white-space opportunities relevant to Skylo’s growth.
Executive and Board Reporting
Lead the development of strategic materials for the Board of Directors and investors, translating complex operational data into clear, compelling narratives.
Prepare executive-level presentations, investment briefs, and strategic summaries that distill complex analysis into actionable insight.
Partner with FP&A on select outputs (board packages, quarterly reviews) where strategic framing is essential.
Experience and Requirements
Experience:
5+ years in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, FP&A or comparable analytical role.
Demonstrated strength in financial modeling, including building models from scratch, stress-testing assumptions, and communicating outputs clearly.
Experience working on special projects or cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders.
Background in satellite, aerospace, deep tech, or a technically complex industry is strongly preferred. Candidates with a strong understanding of complex hardware/software systems and long development cycles will be prioritized.
Prior experience at a high-growth, venture-backed startup (Series A through C) is advantageous.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
MBA from a top-tier institution is preferred, but not required for candidates with exceptional analytical track records.
Skills:
Exceptional financial modeling skills including three-statement models, scenario analysis, DCF, and sensitivity testing, with a strong command of accounting principles.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Self-starter with a proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What We Offer
With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as:
Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service
Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization
Additional information
The compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 + equity. These ranges reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.
EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.