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.
- 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
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, product finance, investment banking, consulting, or related analytical finance role
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, thoroughly self-reviewed work
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify key drivers of financial performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn technical and operational business details
- Ability to prioritize effectively and operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Genuine interest in aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or national defense technology
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar FP&A/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)
Hermeus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hermeus and has not been reviewed or approved by Hermeus.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as employer-paid for employees and dependents, including dental and vision. Feedback suggests this substantially reduces healthcare burden and strengthens overall total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous accrued PTO for non‑exempt staff, and observed federal holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth aims to support work‑life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are guaranteed with all full‑time offers, with potential for additional grants based on performance. Feedback suggests this provides ownership upside alongside base pay and bonuses.
Hermeus Insights
What We Do
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+. Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Why Work With Us
We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.
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