Financial Analyst- Research & Development

Reposted 5 Days Ago
South Burlington, VT
In-Office
100K-125K Annually
Mid level
Transportation
The Role
The Financial Analyst will manage forecasts and budgets, support financial reviews, track KPIs, and prepare reports for leadership at BETA Technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

BETA Technologies is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our growing finance team and help drive the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of our forecast and annual budget, support monthly financial reviews, and provide insights that guide strategic decisions across the organization.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

  • Maintain and update the company’s forecast and annual budget, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across departments.
  • Partner with team leads and TeamOps to understand headcount, project budgets, and capital spending needs.
  • Support the monthly close process, including reviewing expenses, validating accruals, and reconciling results with accounting.
  • Help track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against financial and operational goals.
  • Prepare clear and compelling financial reports, presentations, and models for internal stakeholders and leadership meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and tools, including building dashboards or streamlining reports to enhance visibility and decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related business role.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (advanced formulas, data visualization, and pivot tables) and presentation tools such as Google Slides or PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of core accounting principles (accruals, revenue recognition) and non-GAAP metrics (EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings).
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data and explain insights clearly.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

  • Experience with ERP systems (especially PLEX) or other financial software.
  • Exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or high-growth technology environments.
  • Comfort working in cross-functional teams and managing deliverables in a dynamic, evolving organization.

Work Environment:

  • Occasional extended hours during executive and board reporting cycles.
  • Comfort working with incomplete data and adapting to evolving processes.
  • A proactive, self-starter approach and curiosity to learn new systems and financial concepts.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

Top Skills

Erp Systems
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Excel
PowerPoint
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The Company
HQ: South Burlington, VT
383 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world’s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).

BETA’s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA’s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.

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