Strategic Finance Analyst
HermeusHypersonic Aerospace company
Los Angeles, United StatesMid
Khosla Ventures
Canaan Partners
Founders Fund
In-Q-Tel
Sam Altman
Bling Capital
Finance
About the role
TL;DR
Analyze financial models, develop frameworks, and support strategic decisions for a defense aviation company.
- •Hermeus is seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to join their finance team.
- •This role bridges operational support and long-term planning, requiring intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- •Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end financial models for products and business lines.
- •Develop novel financial frameworks to support strategic decisions.
- •Execute rapid, scrappy analyses on short timelines.
- •Create transparency into manufacturing costs and explore cost reduction roadmaps.
- •Support investor relations functions and draft executive materials.
- •Requirements 1-3 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, consulting, or a similar role at a high-growth hardware/manufacturing startup.
- •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
- •Advanced proficiency in Excel, including dynamic financial models and scenario analyses.
- •Willingness to learn corporate ERP & FP&A systems like Netsuite, Manufacturo, and Adaptive.
- •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and work in a hybrid setting.
Required skills
Financial ModelingFP&AExcelBusiness OperationsFinancial Analysis
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Tech stack
Excel