Senior FP&A Analyst

Summary

Join Defense Unicorns as their FP&A Director and play a key role in driving financial planning and analysis for this fast-paced defense tech startup. You will be responsible for cash flow forecasting, developing financial models, conducting balance sheet analyses, and preparing executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, and executive reporting. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and involves occasional travel. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Have a strong background in financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, and executive reporting

Responsibilities

• Support cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
• Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives
• Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to inform financial and operational decisions that enable key initiatives
• Prepare materials for board / investor meetings
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance, preparing reports and projections based on this analysis
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
• Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• FP&A experience at a software company
• Experience at a highly regarded financial institution that involved robust financial modeling (i.e., investment banking, growth / private equity, etc.)
• Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance function
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget
• Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)