We build advanced autonomous systems for defense markets—complex hardware and software products that demand world-class financial modeling, rigorous strategic analysis, and the ability to turn complexity into clarity.
We seek a Senior Strategic Finance Lead with deep Aerospace & Defense (A&D) experience, a strong strategic or corporate finance background in a publicly traded company, and a proven track record architecting and owning long-range financial models. You will serve as the analytical engine of Corporate Finance: designing the company’s fully integrated long-range three‐statement and unit economics model, driving enterprise-level financial strategy, and producing investor-grade outputs that shape decisions at the C-suite, Board, and ultimately public investors.
Candidates must bring elite modeling expertise (IB/PE/HF/Equity Research), mastery of complex HW/SW unit economics, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high‐growth environment.
Own and Build the Strategic Financial Model
Architect and maintain a fully integrated, scalable, three‐statement model grounded in unit economics, operational drivers, and industry benchmarks.
Lead the Long Range Plan (LRP), including scenario modeling, sensitivities, and valuation frameworks.
Translate production ramps, R&D investments, contract timing, government milestones, and GTM strategy directly into financial outcomes.
Deliver investor-grade outputs including valuations, strategic insights, and Board-ready narratives.
Maintain a forward-looking view of risks, opportunities, capital needs, and strategic inflection points.
Digitize & Scale Modeling Infrastructure
Partner with data engineering/systems teams to evolve modeling from Excel into modern cloud-based planning tools.
Design modular, scalable model architectures; use Excel only where it provides meaningful analytical leverage.
Qualification
8–10 years of experienceDeep A&D industry exposure (defenseExceptional Excel modeling capabilityThrives in fast-pacedSystems-oriented mindsetA structuredFastM&A experience including modelingExposure to manufacturing scale
Required
8–10 years of experience, including significant time in investment banking, PE, hedge funds, or equity research.
Direct strategic finance leadership experience in a publicly traded company.
Deep A&D industry exposure (defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, industrial tech, or complex HW/SW).
Proven ownership of scalable three‐statement models, LRP development, valuations, sensitivities, and unit economics.
Exceptional Excel modeling capability; fluent in multi‐scenario three‐statement modeling, beat-and-raise frameworks, and driver-based forecasting.
Strong GAAP proficiency and command of financial statement mechanics.
Demonstrated ability to distill complex financial and technical information into clear insights for executives, Board, and investors.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with high accuracy and strong judgment.
Systems-oriented mindset; comfortable partnering with data and systems teams.
An analytical athlete with exceptional modeling intuition and attention to detail.
A structured, clear thinker who simplifies complexity without losing nuance.
Fast, accurate, and calm under pressure.
Preferred
Familiarity with government contract economics, milestone‐based revenue, and program accounting.
M&A experience including modeling, valuation, and diligence.
Exposure to manufacturing scale, supply chain dynamics, and hardware production cycles.
