Sr. Finance Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Finance Manager at Picogrid, you will be the operating partner to the Head of Finance and the analytical engine behind how this company plans, forecasts, and makes capital decisions. You will own the financial model, run the budgeting and forecasting cycles, and turn data into the narratives that drive board, investor, and executive decisions. This is a hybrid Strategic Finance and FP&A role: the work spans long-range planning, strategic analysis, fundraising, and the day-to-day rigor of monthly and quarterly close reporting. This role will partner closely with the finance leadership, business unit leaders, and the broader executive team.
Requirements
- 6+ years of progressive finance experience across investment banking, private equity, management consulting, Strat Fin, or FP&A at a high-growth company.
- Best-in-class financial modeling skills, including integrated three-statement models, driver-based forecasting, scenario analysis, and unit economics.
- Strong command of FP&A fundamentals: end-to-end budget cycles, forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and partnering with operators to turn financial insight into action.
- Direct involvement in venture fundraising, including building investor materials and supporting due diligence.
- Bias for action and ownership, with a track record of building from scratch in ambiguous, high-growth environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a high-growth defense, aerospace, hardware, or dual-use technology company, with familiarity with government contracting.
- Familiarity with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, or indirect rate structures under FAR.
- Experience at an early-stage startup, with a track record of building finance processes and infrastructure from scratch.
- Excitement about defense technology and the mission it supports.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and continuously improve Picogrid's integrated three-statement model and long-range plan, translating operational drivers into financial outcomes.
- Lead the annual operating plan, quarterly reforecasts, and monthly variance analysis, setting the operating rhythm for budget reviews, headcount planning, and resource allocation.
- Drive the financial story behind board decks, investor updates, and executive reviews, partnering with the CFO on materials for fundraising, lender conversations, and IPO readiness.
- Partner with business and program leaders to model contract economics, pricing, and margin performance, and bring financial discipline to capital allocation and strategic initiatives.
- Stand up the systems, processes, and reporting tools that let finance scale, including ERP and planning tool implementations, KPI dashboards, and the data plumbing that connects accounting, ops, and finance.
- Perform various ad hoc financial analyses and produce clear and actionable reports.
Benefits
- Base salary range: $130,000- $180,000 per year.
- Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette
- Free EV charging at the HQ
- Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
