Financial Analyst

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. About the role: We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team and help drive financial decision-making across a fast-growing aerospace and defense technology company.  This role sits at the intersection of finance, engineering, operations, and strategy. You’ll partner directly with business leaders to own budgets and forecasts, analyze program and operating performance, build financial models, and provide the insights needed to make better investment and resource allocation decisions.  This is an opportunity for an analytically strong, detail-oriented finance professional who wants to go beyond traditional reporting and develop a deep understanding of how engineering programs, hardware development, manufacturing, and business operations translate into financial performance. Responsibilities: • Own budgets and forecasts for assigned business functions, partnering directly with functional leaders to understand spending, headcount, program requirements, and financial risks and opportunities. • Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, independently investigate key variances, and communicate clear takeaways and recommended actions to Finance and business leadership. • Build and maintain financial models supporting long-term planning, program economics, capital investments, hiring decisions, and strategic scenarios. • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to understand program costs, schedules, resource requirements, and their financial implications. • Track and analyze R&D spend, capital expenditures, headcount, vendor commitments, and other key cost drivers. • Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, management reviews, and executive and investor materials. • Develop financial analyses supporting investment decisions, unit economics, resource allocation, and company growth. • Improve the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of our forecasting and reporting processes through better models, automation, and financial systems. • Develop a strong understanding of the programs and functions you support and become a trusted finance partner to business leaders. Requirements • 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, product finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical finance role. • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to independently build and maintain financial analyses. • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting. • Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, thoroughly self-reviewed work. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify the key drivers behind financial performance. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders. • High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn the technical and operational details behind the business. • Ability to prioritize effectively and operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. • Genuine interest in aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or national defense technology. Preferred Skills and Experience • Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar financial planning and ERP systems. • Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, hardware development, or R&D organizations. • Exposure to program finance, unit economics, cost accounting, capital planning, or long-range financial modeling. • Experience with government contracts or the aerospace and defense industry. • Experience improving or automating financial reporting and planning processes. • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance, where required by program needs. 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 STATUS  The 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 by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or 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.    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are 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.