Strategic Finance Associate

Epirus•Torrance, CA

4h•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

Epirus is a venture-backed defense technology company developing software-defined directed energy systems designed to counter drones and electronic threats at the speed of light. With its flagship Leonidas platform moving into operational use, Epirus operates at the intersection of advanced hardware, software, and national security to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges. The Strategic Finance Associate will partner closely with leadership and the Strategic Finance Team to drive financial planning, strategic analysis, and decision-making across the business. The role blends FP&A, corporate development, and operational finance, including budgeting, pricing, analysis of M&A opportunities, and support for capital markets initiatives. It’s a high-impact opportunity to help scale a cutting-edge defense technology company while shaping how resources are deployed in a mission-critical environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in investment banking, PE/VC, corporate development, valuation/transaction advisory, or finance at a high-growth startup
Exceptional financial modeling skills, with the role heavily focused on building, maintaining, and refining excel models
Solid understanding of financial statements, capital structures, and debt instruments
Strong attention to detail and data integrity
Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, leadership-ready materials and recommendations
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field preferred, but not required)

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-tech, material-heavy industries
Exposure to VC-backed, late-series companies and fast-growth startup environments
Experience evaluating investments, M&A transactions, or new products/platforms through rigorous financial analysis
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle or similar platforms
Familiarity with financial processes and reporting in high-growth, capital-intensive businesses

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain corporate, project-level, and new product/platform financial models to support business planning and go/no-go investment decisions
Partner with leadership to build and update the annual operating budget and five-year financial forecast, including a fully integrated three-statement model and supporting schedules
Evaluate corporate investment initiatives and M&A opportunities
Support capital markets activities, including preparation of investor materials and participation in investor engagement
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting for leadership and the Board of Directors, including:
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Debt and lease schedules
Inventory schedules
Capital expenditure schedules
Labor allocation and resourcing analysis
Cash flow forecasting