Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

3d•$170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Mach Industries is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Finance to lead financial planning, strategic analysis, and business decision-making across the organization. The role partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, develop financial models, assess investment opportunities, and turn financial and operational data into actionable insights. The position supports long-range planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives. It calls for strong financial and analytical skills, strategic thinking, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The role also develops scalable financial planning and reporting processes and provides decision support to help the company meet its growth and operational objectives. The stated pay range is $170,000–$210,000 USD in base salary. The company also describes performance-based incentives, stock options or equity, healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, investment analysis, management consulting, or a related analytical role.
Strong financial modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and business case development.
Experience analyzing complex financial and operational data and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and key financial performance metrics.
Ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including explaining complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences and senior leadership.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience developing executive-level financial reporting and presentations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Must meet stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
Experience in hardware, aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial technology, or another engineering-intensive organization.
Experience supporting hardware product development, manufacturing, production scaling, supply chain operations, or capital-intensive programs.
Familiarity with defense contracting, government programs, or project-based business models, including program financial performance and contract economics.
Experience evaluating capital expenditures, R&D investments, unit economics, product costs, and return on investment.
Experience partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Program Management teams on cost structures, resource requirements, and operational trade-offs.
Experience with enterprise financial planning systems, business intelligence tools, and financial reporting platforms.
Demonstrated ability to build financial models and planning processes in a high-growth or rapidly scaling organization.
Experience supporting executive leadership with strategic planning, fundraising analysis, business performance reviews, or corporate development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead financial plans, long-range forecasts, and strategic financial models aligned with company growth, operational objectives, and corporate strategy.
Build and maintain financial models for business performance, investment opportunities, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives; conduct sensitivity analyses, scenario planning, and financial simulations.
Drive key aspects of annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and multi-year planning in partnership with functional leaders.
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities and major business decisions; prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations.
Monitor financial and operational performance against budgets, forecasts, and objectives; investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, and other functions to quantify operational requirements and align resources with company objectives.
Evaluate capital investments, strategic initiatives, R&D spending, infrastructure requirements, and other significant expenditures; assess returns and payback periods.
Analyze cost drivers, operating expenses, product economics, gross margins, and profitability metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Assess headcount plans, departmental budgets, program spending, and resource needs; evaluate alternative operating plans and trade-offs.
Develop and improve financial reporting, management dashboards, and KPIs, and establish consistent reporting methodologies.
Lead financial analysis for cross-functional initiatives, new business opportunities, organizational changes, and other high-impact projects; define assumptions, quantify costs and benefits, and establish success criteria.
Improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and modeling processes; standardize methodologies, improve data integrity, automate recurring analyses where appropriate, and develop scalable tools.
Identify financial risks and evaluate sensitivities and downside scenarios; help leadership understand exposures and contingency plans.
Build trusted relationships, influence decisions with rigorous analysis, explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders, and foster alignment on financial priorities.
Lead time-sensitive financial analyses and special projects for executive leadership and evolving business needs.