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

Pay range for this role

$75,000—$85,000 USD