<div>Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.</div><div><br></div><h3><strong>About the role:</strong></h3> <div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">We’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> 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.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This role sits at the intersection of finance, engineering, operations, and strategy. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">You’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> partner directly with business leaders to own budgets and forecasts, analyze program and operating performance, build financial models, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">provide</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> the insights needed to make better investment and resource allocation decisions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> </div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Own budgets and forecasts for assigned business functions, partnering directly with functional leaders to understand spending, headcount, program requirements, and financial risks and opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, independently investigate key variances, and communicate clear takeaways and recommended actions to Finance and business leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Build and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">maintain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> financial models supporting long-term planning, program economics, capital investments, hiring decisions, and strategic scenarios.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to understand program costs, schedules, resource requirements, and their financial implications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Track and analyze R&D spend, capital expenditures, headcount, vendor commitments, and other key cost drivers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, management reviews, and executive and investor materials.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Develop financial analyses supporting investment decisions, unit economics, resource allocation, and company growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Improve the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of our forecasting and reporting processes through better models, automation, and financial systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Develop a strong understanding of the programs and functions you support and become a trusted finance partner to business leaders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div><h3>Requirements</h3><div> <div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">2–4 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, product finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical finance role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div> <div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to independently build and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">maintain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> financial analyses.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to deliver </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">accurate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, thoroughly self-reviewed work.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> the key drivers behind financial performance.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn the technical and operational details behind the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Ability to prioritize effectively and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">operate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Genuine interest in aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or national defense technology.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div> </div><h3>Preferred Skills and Experience</h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar financial planning and ERP systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, hardware development, or R&D organizations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Exposure to program finance, unit economics, cost accounting, capital planning, or long-range financial modeling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience with government contracts or the aerospace and defense industry.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience improving or automating financial reporting and planning processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance, where required by program needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div>

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