Senior FP&A Analyst - Programs

Saronic Technologies

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A or related analytical roles
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Experience with contract-based revenue models (FFP, T&M, % complete)
  • Ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills for translating financial concepts
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, changing environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Own financial tracking and analysis for revenue-generating contracts
  • Develop and maintain contract-level financial models
  • Build and manage EACs and ETCs across programs
  • Partner with Program Managers to assess execution status
  • Analyze gross margin performance and identify key drivers
  • Translate contract performance into revenue and margin forecasts
  • Collaborate with Accounting on revenue recognition and month-end close
  • Prepare and deliver reports that synthesize financial and operational data
  • Identify risks and opportunities, recommending actions to improve performance
  • Build scalable processes and dashboards for contract visibility

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance with employer-paid premiums
  • Dental and vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
  • Generous PTO and holidays
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Equity options for employees
  • Basic life and disability insurance coverage
  • Discounted pet insurance including Telehealth services
  • Free lunch and unlimited snacks in the office
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst - Program to join our Finance team as the dedicated partner to Program Management. In this role, you will serve as the primary finance point of contact for revenue-generating contracts, owning financial visibility into contract performance and supporting execution against cost, schedule, and margin objectives.

You will play a key role in connecting program execution with financial outcomes-translating contract structures and operational progress into clear forecasts, tracking performance against financial targets, and enabling informed decision-making across program leadership.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, bringing structure to complex environments, and driving accountability and clarity at the contract level in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own financial tracking and analysis for revenue-generating contracts, including FFP, T&M, and % complete structures
  • Develop and maintain contract-level financial models, including revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts
  • Build and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion) and ETCs (Estimate to Complete) across programs
  • Partner closely with Program Managers to understand execution status, risks, and key milestones
  • Analyze gross margin performance, identifying key drivers such as labor utilization, material costs, scope changes, and rate variances
  • Translate contract performance into bottoms-up revenue and margin forecasts aligned with company FP&A processes
  • Collaborate with Accounting on revenue recognition (including % complete), accruals, and month-end close alignment
  • Partner with Contracts and Growth teams on contract structure, modifications, and financial implications of scope changes
  • Prepare and deliver reporting and variance analysis that synthesizes financial and operational data into actionable insights
  • Identify risks and opportunities across programs and proactively recommend actions to improve financial performance
  • Build scalable processes, dashboards, and tools to improve visibility into contract performance and margin


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, program finance, project finance, or related analytical roles
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Experience working with or supporting contract-based revenue (e.g., FFP, T&M, % complete)
  • Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making with data
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear insights
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple workstreams
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with government contracts, defense, or aerospace programs
  • Familiarity with revenue recognition principles (ASC 606), especially % complete / cost-to-cost methods
  • Experience with COGS and gross margin modeling at a program or contract level
  • Experience at a manufacturing company
  • Exposure to ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, Foundry, or similar)
  • Experience building financial processes or reporting frameworks from the ground up


Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
  • Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
  • Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
  • Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
  • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
  • Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
  • Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
  • Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office


This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person": (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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