Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing Finance

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in developing autonomous and intelligent platforms for maritime operations. The Senior Financial Analyst will join the Manufacturing Finance team and own defined areas of financial planning, cost analysis, and reporting that connect factory-floor and supply-chain activity to financial outcomes. The role works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Accounting partners to deliver accurate, timely, and useful analysis. The analyst will take ownership of challenging cost and variance questions, establish high standards for work quality, and help develop junior analysts. This position is suited to someone who enjoys detailed financial analysis, collaborating with operators and engineers, and taking ownership in a fast-moving, high-growth manufacturing environment.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, FP&A, or a related analytical role.
Hands-on experience with standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
Experience in product manufacturing environments and a working understanding of production processes, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and factory cost drivers.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Ability to work cross-functionally and clearly communicate financial insights to operations and leadership stakeholders.
Ability to own work end to end, with strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results.
Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and multiple work streams.
Experience with ERP and planning systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Foundry, or similar.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with overhead pools and overhead rate development.
Exposure to supply chain or procurement analysis, including material cost and purchase price variance.
Experience in high-growth, defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, robotics, or deep-tech manufacturing environments.
Experience mentoring or informally leading junior analysts.
Experience partnering with Accounting teams during month-end close.
CPA, CMA, CFA, or an advanced degree such as an MBA.
Ability to interpret accounting data and translate financial results into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end analysis of manufacturing purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, and yield variances; identify root causes and coordinate follow-up with operations partners.
Deliver product- and program-level COGS and gross margin reporting, including the financial impact of design, sourcing, and production changes.
Build and maintain the manufacturing budget and quarterly forecast using production plans, headcount, material costs, and other operating drivers.
Contribute to overhead pools and overhead rates, and support standard-cost updates and cost roll-ups.
Analyze inventory balances, valuation, and excess and obsolete exposure, and reconcile inventory activity with Accounting.
Partner with Accounting during month-end close by preparing cost accounting analyses and support schedules, reviewing actuals, and aligning actuals with forecasts.
Develop and update production, material, labor, and capacity models for operating forecasts and decision-making.
Prepare monthly business review materials, budget-versus-actual reporting, and forecast updates with clear commentary on key drivers.
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, including director-level stakeholders, to understand performance drivers and provide actionable financial insights.
Lead scenario analyses, ROI assessments, and other analyses supporting equipment, tooling, and capacity decisions.
Coach junior analysts, review their work, and establish quality standards and best practices.
Identify and implement improvements to costing, reporting, planning processes, and tools; document how the work is performed.
Make day-to-day decisions independently, organize priorities, and appropriately escalate blockers and complex issues.

Benefits

Medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.