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Strategic Finance Analyst

Hermeus - Los Angeles, CA, USA - In-office - posted 2026-08-04

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Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on building the fastest aircraft in the world through rapid iterative hardware prototyping. The company partners with the Department of Defense to deliver high-speed capabilities that maintain strategic advantage for the US and its allies. The Strategic Finance Analyst will join a growing finance team in a high-impact role bridging operational support and long-term strategic planning. This position requires intellectual curiosity and a competitive mindset, with the flexibility to tackle novel problems across the organization. Key responsibilities include: - Partnering with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations) to translate technical and operational challenges into quantitative financial analysis - Developing financial solutions and performance measures that support business decision-making - Supporting long-term financial planning and strategy for a defense aviation company - Contributing to financial modeling and analysis that informs capital allocation and resource planning The ideal candidate is energized by the opportunity to support a company redefining the pace of hardware R&D in the 21st century. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities shift quickly and cross-functional collaboration is essential. Experience with defense contracting, aerospace, or hardware-intensive businesses is valuable but not required; intellectual horsepower and adaptability are paramount.

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