We are seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to join our growing finance team in a high-impact role that bridges operational support and long-term planning. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, competitive, and excited by the opportunity to be the first person to tackle a problem. You should have the flexibility to partner with teams from across the business, such as translating engineering and supply-chain challenges into quantitative performance measures and financial solutions. Foremost, you should be energized to support a defense aviation company that is redefining the pace of hardware R&D in the 21st century.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end financial models for products and business lines, with responsibility to gather and sanitize data across the business
- Develop novel financial frameworks to support strategic decisions across manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and other functions
- Execute rapid, scrappy, “80% fidelity” analyses on short timelines that later feed into scalable, long-term solutions
- Create transparency into manufacturing costs alongside FP&A, and explore cost reduction roadmaps for major initiatives
- Maintain competitive landscape databases and target screening to identify emerging opportunities and threats
- Support investor relations functions, including drafting of executive & board level materials
- Partner with Advanced Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Growth functions to provide financial support for multi-year endeavors and proposals
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in one or more of the following: corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, consulting, or relevant finance roles at a high-growth hardware or manufacturing startup
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred
- Strong preference for experience or demonstrated interest in aerospace and defense industry, government contracting, or other highly regulated field
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including dynamic financial models and scenario analyses
- Willingness to learn and engage with corporate ERP & FP&A systems (Netsuite, Manufacturo, Adaptive)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a past-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Self-starter comfortable working in a hybrid work environment, where many teams members will be located in cross-continent settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with customers, internal engineer & test teams, and suppliers effectively
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident status
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
- 1-3 years experience in corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, consulting, or relevant finance roles at a high-growth hardware or manufacturing startup
- Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related) from an accredited US institution
- Experience or demonstrated interest in aerospace, defense, government contracting, or other highly regulated fields
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including dynamic financial models and scenario analyses
- Willingness to learn and engage with corporate ERP & FP&A systems (Netsuite, Manufacturo, Adaptive)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Self-starter comfortable working in a hybrid environment with cross-continent teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with customers, engineers, test teams, and suppliers
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident (must be a U.S. person for export control eligibility)
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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