Staff Financial Analyst - Programs

Saronic Technologies•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Staff Financial Analyst to join its Finance team as a key contributor to Programs and Topline Finance. The role owns program finance workflows across revenue-generating contracts and production programs and supports the revenue forecast used for company-wide planning. It connects program execution with financial outcomes by owning EACs, margin, and revenue forecasting, partnering with Program Management, Production, Operations, and Accounting, and maturing the systems and processes used as Saronic moves into production. The position is suited to someone with deep program finance experience who can build on existing foundations and provide financial clarity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. The analyst owns financial workflows for an assigned portfolio of contracts, develops production-program EAC methods and revenue forecast models, supports over-time revenue recognition and month-end close, and works cross-functionally to improve program financial data, processes, reporting, and tools. The role also delivers portfolio insights to Finance and Program leadership and helps develop the program finance roadmap for multi-year growth.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in program finance, contract finance, FP&A, or related roles, ideally within defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, or hardware.
Hands-on experience owning EACs/ETCs and gross margin across multiple programs and contract types.
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 over-time (% complete/cost-to-cost) revenue recognition.
Experience building revenue forecasts that combine pipeline and backlog.
Track record of improving and scaling finance processes, models, or reporting in a growing organization.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders with data.
Comfort operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and incomplete data.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Production or unit-based program finance experience, including shipbuilding, vehicles, manufacturing, or work-order-based labor costing.
Experience with government contracts and FAR/DFARS cost principles.
Experience with NetSuite, Palantir Foundry, or similar platforms, including driving adoption of forecasting or EAC tools.
Experience supporting AOP, board, or long-range planning.
Exposure to EVMS or earned value concepts.
MBA, CPA, or CFA.

Responsibilities

Own financial workflows for an assigned portfolio of revenue-generating contracts, including FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, and OTA contracts; manage EACs/ETCs, contract P&Ls, and monthly program reviews.
Develop production-program EAC methodology, including per-unit EACs based on labor, material, and work-order data, and partner with Production and Engineering to improve input quality.
Develop and maintain revenue forecast methodologies and models combining pipeline, backlog, and active programs to support monthly forecasts, the annual operating plan, and long-range planning.
Prepare over-time (% complete) revenue forecasts and provide Accounting with EAC updates and program inputs supporting revenue recognition.
Partner with Accounting through month-end close, reconcile program actuals to forecast, and resolve variances in cost incurred, WIP, accruals, and revenue.
Work with Accounting on the financial impact of contract modifications and scope changes, and on charge code and cost allocation structures so program financials tie to the general ledger.
Partner with Program Managers to challenge cost and schedule assumptions and identify key margin drivers.
Coordinate portfolio coverage and collaborate with the Senior FP&A Analyst – Programs on shared workflows, models, and reporting.
Identify portfolio-level risks and opportunities early and drive cross-functional action to address them.
Deliver program portfolio reporting and insights to Finance and Program leadership, including forecast changes, margin trends, and key risks.
Translate program staffing plans into labor cost and headcount forecasts with Operations and Program teams.
Identify process, data, and systems gaps and drive improvements in reporting, models, automation, and controls.
Help build and shape program finance tooling by partnering with data and systems teams to define requirements, test functionality, and drive adoption across Finance and Program teams.
Drive the roadmap for program finance processes and systems to support multi-year growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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 PTO and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary 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.