We are seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to join our growing finance team in a high-impact role that bridges operational support and long-term planning. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, competitive, and excited by the opportunity to be the first person to tackle a problem. You should have the flexibility to partner with teams from across the business, such as translating engineering and supply-chain challenges into quantitative performance measures and financial solutions. Foremost, you should be energized to support a defense aviation company that is redefining the pace of hardware R&D in the 21st century.
Responsibilities- Own end-to-end financial models for products and business lines, with responsibility to gather and sanitize data across the business
- Develop novel financial frameworks to support strategic decisions across manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and other functions
- Execute rapid, scrappy, "80% fidelity" analyses on short timelines that later feed into scalable, long-term solutions
- Create transparency into manufacturing costs alongside FP&A, and explore cost reduction roadmaps for major initiatives
- Maintain competitive landscape databases and target screening to identify emerging opportunities and threats
- Support investor relations functions, including drafting of executive & board level materials
- Partner with Advanced Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Growth functions to provide financial support for multi-year endeavors and proposals
Requirements- 1-3 years of experience in one or more of the following: corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, consulting, or relevant finance roles at a high-growth hardware or manufacturing startup
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred
- Strong preference for experience or demonstrated interest in aerospace and defense industry, government contracting, or other highly regulated field
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including dynamic financial models and scenario analyses
- Willingness to learn and engage with corporate ERP & FP&A systems (Netsuite, Manufacturo, Adaptive)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a past-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Self-starter comfortable working in a hybrid work environment, where many teams members will be located in cross-continent settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with customers, internal engineer & test teams, and suppliers effectively
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident status
$110,000 - $145,000 a year
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
Benefits:- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by22 C.F.R. a7 120.62or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
