Strategic Finance Analyst
About The Position
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. It designs and manufactures high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at scale. The Strategic Finance Analyst will run core analytical workstreams and support the Strategic Finance function, working directly with its leader on important company financial decisions. The role is anchored in FP&A, with exposure to Corporate Development and Capital Markets. This position offers an opportunity to help build the Strategic Finance function from the ground up. The successful candidate will contribute to financial planning and reporting, use AI tools to improve finance workflows, support strategic opportunities such as partnerships, M&A, and fundraising, and work with operations, procurement, and production teams to translate operational data into financial insight.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, venture-backed startups, or similar high-performance environments; exceptional new graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including three-statement fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot to automate or speed up analytical work, and a drive to find new ways to do so.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ownership of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to rapidly iterate, adapt, and absorb new information.
- Strong sense of mission and genuine interest in defense, hardware, and manufacturing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with live M&A or financing transactions.
- Experience building AI agents, workflow automations, or lightweight scripts using Python or SQL.
- Experience working with NetSuite or other ERP data.
- Experience with defense, aerospace, or hardware companies.
- Experience with capital markets.
Responsibilities
- Own recurring financial work, including operating model refreshes, cash flow forecasts, budget tracking, and monthly reporting.
- Use AI tools to automate and optimize finance workflows, and build and improve models, data pipelines, and tools to make forecasting and reporting faster and more accurate.
- Support senior leadership on strategic opportunities, including partnerships, M&A, and fundraising, through target screening, diligence, deal and valuation modeling, investor materials, and cap table analysis.
- Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to turn operational data into financial insight.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants as part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
