Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

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.

We are seeking a Financial Analyst who is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow at the intersection of finance, hardware, and national defense. This role offers exposure to all aspects of FP&A, hardware development, and business operations within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

As part of our finance team, you'll partner with engineering, operations, and leadership to drive financial visibility, improve forecasting accuracy, and support key business decisions that shape our product roadmap and company growth.

Responsibilities :

• Support budgeting and forecasting by gathering inputs, updating models, and tracking performance against plan.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis, management summaries, and board / investor materials.
• Maintain and enhance financial models that support product development, production planning, and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to understand program costs, schedules, and financial impacts.
• Track and analyze capital expenditures, R&D spend, and other key cost drivers.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support investment decisions, hiring plans, and program execution.
• Help identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency through automation or tool enhancements.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Working Conditions :

Physical Requirements :

$85,500 - $123,750 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.