Financial Analyst I

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team. As an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company, we are looking for an individual with a mastery in Excel, a working knowledge of accounting, and the curiosity to evaluate financial and scientific trend data in detail. The ideal candidate would be the fastest/best person in Excel at their last position or class. Skills will be evaluated in real time during the interview.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex Excel models to support project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking

• Consolidate and reconcile financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency

• Create clear, visually compelling charts, dashboards, and reports to communicate financial trends, strategy, and project performance to stakeholders

• Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations summarizing financial findings for leadership and cross-functional teams

• Track project budgets against actuals, flagging variances and identifying discrepancies

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including basic journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Maintain hyper-organized, well-documented spreadsheets and files to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer

• Partner with program managers and finance team members to gather data, validate assumptions, and refine financial models

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting templates, automate recurring tasks, and streamline data workflows

• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Advanced proficiency in Excel required — comfortable with formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and building/auditing complex models

• Working knowledge of PowerPoint for creating polished, professional presentations

• Strong data visualization skills; experience with charting tools or BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus

• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, basic financial statements)

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Genuinely enjoys working deep in the details of spreadsheets and financial data

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate numbers into insights

• 1–5 years of relevant experience (internships count); prior exposure to financial analysis or project accounting

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems.

• U.S. Citizenship