Senior Financial Analyst - Mission Operations Finance

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Job Overview We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join Mission Operations Finance and partner with operational leaders to connect business activity with financial plans and decisions. This role will own recurring planning, forecasting, and analysis across a complex services organization. You will build a detailed understanding of how the business operates, assess staffing and resource needs, and help leaders understand spending, utilization, and the financial implications of their decisions. This role is suited to someone with strong financial modeling skills, deep curiosity about how operations work, and the initiative to own their work from analysis through recommendation. You should be comfortable asking thoughtful questions, bringing an informed perspective to discussions, and partnering with operational leaders in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and decisions often require working with incomplete information. Key Responsibilities - Own budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reviews for assigned operational teams, covering headcount, operating expenses, and capital requirements - Partner with operational leaders to understand business activity, evaluate assumptions, and recommend actions on staffing, spending, and resources - Build financial models that link business demand to workforce, equipment, and material requirements, and evaluate resource options and financial tradeoffs within demand and capacity planning - Maintain headcount and labor forecasts that reflect staffing plans, hiring timing, and workforce changes - Analyze results against plan, explain spending and cost allocation across business activities, and identify risks and opportunities - Track and forecast operational performance, including workforce and asset utilization, overtime, and capacity, and analyze the costs of delivering services - Prepare clear management reporting and ad hoc analyses that explain financial outcomes and support business decisions - Coordinate planning assumptions with finance partners across products and programs, and work with Accounting to reconcile results and resolve cost allocation issues - Improve financial models, reporting, and planning processes in partnership with Finance and relevant system owners Required Qualifications - 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, operational finance, or a related analytical role, with demonstrated ownership of operating forecasts and business analysis - Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling ability, including building driver-based forecasts, scenario analyses, and models that others can understand and maintain - Strong understanding of financial statements, expense drivers, cost allocation, and the relationship between operating activity and financial results - Experience owning budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting processes - Demonstrated ability to build credibility with operational leaders, present financial results and recommendations to senior stakeholders, and communicate assumptions and tradeoffs clearly - Curiosity and initiative to learn how the business works, investigate underlying drivers, and turn analysis into practical recommendations - Ability to prioritize competing requests, work through incomplete data, and follow through on commitments in a rapidly changing environment - High standards for accuracy and accountability, with the judgment to validate assumptions, acknowledge uncertainty, and seek input when needed - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field Preferred Qualifications - Experience in services, field operations, logistics, maintenance, manufacturing, or another business with significant workforce and asset requirements - Experience with workforce planning, demand/capacity analysis, S&OP, or operational performance measures such as utilization and overtime - Experience in a high-growth defense, aerospace, maritime, robotics, or technology business - Experience using ERP, financial planning, or reporting tools, and familiarity with SQL or business intelligence tools - Experience improving recurring processes, documenting workflows, or mentoring colleagues - Experience using AI tools to improve financial analysis, reporting, or workflows, with sound judgment in validating outputs and handling sensitive information Physical Demands - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer - Occasional standing and walking within the office - Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment - Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports - Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies - Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, packages) 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 a 24/7 telehealth helpline - Additional Perks: Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf If this role is based in the United States, it 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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b. Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.