Senior Engineering Program Financial Analyst

Supernal•Irvine, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system. The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow! Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week. The Senior Engineering Program Financial Analyst serves as a key financial partner to Engineering, responsible for owning program-level purchasing processes, financial planning support, and spend governance. This role drives visibility into R&D and Engineering program financial performance, exercises independent judgment in managing purchasing workflows and budget alignment, and ensures compliance with company financial policies. The position requires strong analytical capability, sound decision-making, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field is required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, program support, purchasing, or operations
Strong understanding of purchasing workflows, budget management, and financial controls
Experience analyzing financial data, identifying trends/variances, and making recommendations
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating data, processes, and business needs
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and documentation
Ability to collaborate and influence across technical and finance organizations

Responsibilities

Own tracking and analysis of Engineering and R&D program spend against approved budgets, forecasts, and project plans
Analyze committed, actual, and forecasted costs; identify variances, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Evaluate financial impact of program changes in scope, timing, or vendor strategy and advise Engineering and Finance leadership on implications
Proactively identify financial risks (e.g., overspend, funding gaps) and recommend mitigation strategies
Oversee purchase request and requisition processes to ensure alignment with budget, business justification, and company policy
Review and approve completeness and compliance of purchasing packages prior to submission, exercising judgment to prevent downstream risk
Establish and enforce timing expectations for purchase initiation relative to vendor commitments and project milestones
Serve as a subject matter resource for purchasing workflows, ERP processes, and financial controls
Act as a primary liaison between Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and vendors to resolve complex issues and drive timely outcomes
Influence stakeholders to ensure adherence to financial processes, documentation standards, and approval requirements
Partner with program managers and Engineering leadership to align purchasing and financial execution with program objectives
Develop and deliver insight-driven reports and presentations for Engineering leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders (including CTO-level updates)
Translate financial data into actionable insights that support decision-making and operational planning
Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records, while improving visibility into key program metrics
Provide administrative and coordination support to Engineering leadership and the CTO, particularly related to purchasing and spend tracking
Identify gaps in purchasing, tracking, and financial workflows; lead or support implementation of process improvements
Recommend enhancements to tools, trackers, and reporting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Support continuous improvement of financial and operational processes within Engineering programs