Strategic Finance Analyst

About the role

Hermeus is on the lookout for a Strategic Finance Analyst to enhance our finance team in a pivotal role that integrates operational support with long-term strategic planning. This position is ideal for someone who is intellectually inquisitive, competitive, and eager to take on challenges head-on. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams across the organization, translating complex engineering and supply chain issues into quantitative performance metrics and financial strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a defense aviation company that is revolutionizing the speed of hardware research and development in the modern era.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Take ownership of comprehensive financial models for various products and business lines, ensuring accurate data collection and sanitization across the organization.
• Design innovative financial frameworks that assist in strategic decision-making across manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and other operational areas.
• Conduct rapid, preliminary analyses with an "80% fidelity" approach to meet tight deadlines, which will later evolve into more scalable, long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to provide clarity on manufacturing costs and explore avenues for cost reduction on key initiatives.
• Maintain and update competitive landscape databases and perform target screening to pinpoint emerging opportunities and potential threats.
• Assist in investor relations by preparing executive and board-level materials that effectively communicate financial insights and strategies.
• Work closely with teams in Advanced Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Growth to deliver financial support for long-term projects and proposals.
• Engage in continuous learning about corporate ERP and FP&A systems, such as Netsuite, Manufacturo, and Adaptive, to enhance financial operations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in areas such as corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, consulting, or similar finance roles within a high-growth hardware or manufacturing startup.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• A strong preference for candidates with experience or a demonstrated interest in the aerospace and defense sector, government contracting, or other highly regulated industries.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create dynamic financial models and perform scenario analyses.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and engaging with corporate ERP and FP&A systems.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a hybrid work setting, collaborating with team members across different continents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with customers, internal engineering and testing teams, and suppliers.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with government contracting processes and regulations.
• Experience in financial modeling specific to the aerospace and defense industries.
• Knowledge of advanced financial analysis techniques and tools.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling software.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Netsuite, Manufacturo, and Adaptive.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various teams and departments.

Practical notes

Hermeus offers a competitive salary range for this role, which will be finalized based on various factors, including the scope of responsibilities, relevant experience, education, and market data. In addition to salary, we provide a comprehensive rewards package that includes equity options and a variety of benefits aimed at supporting our team members.

Benefits include 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance, competitive pay, stock options, a 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses. We also offer generous time off policies, including paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees. Additionally, our office perks include weekly paid lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The selected candidate will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must therefore be classified as a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with granted status.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.