Job Description:We're looking for a Senior Program Finance Analyst with strong analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fast-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility role where your insights will help inform decisions and support strategic execution.
In this fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, you'll go beyond standard reporting-you'll analyze data, surface insights, and proactively engage with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and program management to deliver meaningful financial intelligence. Your work will support program performance and contribute to the continued growth of a critical business area.
The ideal candidate brings experience in financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, along with a foundational understanding of US GAAP, government contracting, and hardware-oriented environments. Strong technical skills are table stakes - success in this role depends on your ability to apply them to influence decisions and drive results. If you're detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do:- Own financial visibility and performance for assigned programs, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
- Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and program decision-making
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate insights to stakeholders
- Build strong relationships with Program Management and Engineering teams to ensure financial considerations are embedded in program decisions
- Proactively identify financial and operational issues, surface risks early and drive them to resolution
- Partner with Program Management and Engineering teams to drive program financials, including spend tracking, headcount planning, and performance monitoring
- Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, highlight variances, and contribute to EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates
- Assist in month-end and quarter-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting
- Support financial planning cycles, business reviews, and investment analyses
- Contribute to data and reporting improvements, including working with analytics teams on data transformation and modeling initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
- Perform ad hoc analysis to support decision-making in a dynamic, evolving environment
What success looks like:- Become a trusted partner to program and engineering leads - not just a reporting resource
- Identify and surface financial risks early, and help drive resolution early before they escalate
- Improve visibility into program performance where data and processes are incomplete or evolving
- Be sought out for input on decisions due to your judgement and understanding of the business
Who thrives in this role:- Takes initiative without waiting for direction
- Is comfortable operating with some ambiguity and building structure where it doesn't exist
- Can influence without authority and is willing to challenge assumptions when needed
Required qualificatinos:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 4-5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial modeling and data analysis
- Foundational understanding of US GAAP and its application in a corporate or government contracting environment
- Familiarity with cost accounting principles and government contract types (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
- Familiarity with program performance management frameworks (e.g., Earned Value Management or similar methodologies)
- Foundational understanding of financial statements and key business metrics
- Ability to work independently with guidance, manage ambiguity, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
Preferred qualifications:- Experience supporting programs or operations in a defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or technology environment
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint) and financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Vena)
- Exposure to data tools such as Power Query, DAX, or similar technologies
- Exposure to emerging technologies such as agentic AI, with interest in applying automation and intelligent systems to financial analysis and workflows
- Demonstrated attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
- Interest in leveraging data to generate insights and support business decision-making
$87,000 - $130,000 a year
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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