Financial Planning & Analysis

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Dallas Fort Worth Metro Area / In Person

Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT US

We are a stealth defense technology startup operating at the intersection of advanced hardware, modern manufacturing, and next-generation AI-enabled manufacturing software. Our mission is to design, build, and deliver real systems that address urgent strategic and industrial capability needs today.

The company is fully funded and has confirmed customer demand with orders exceeding projected manufacturing capacity through 2028.

Our team combines deep technical expertise across multiple disciplines with the operational rigor required to design, manufacture, deploy, and support systems in demanding real-world environments.

Our culture values execution, builders, doers, and ownership. We move quickly, solve hard problems, and take pride in turning ideas into working systems that deliver meaningful results for our customers and mission partners. If you enjoy building real systems and solving hard problems, we would like to learn more about you.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Finance & Accounting team builds and maintains the financial systems that support company operations and decision making. The group manages accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial controls to ensure the company operates with clarity, discipline, and integrity as it scales.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and leadership, the team ensures financial information is accurate, timely, and actionable while maintaining compliance and strong internal controls.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to join our growing team in the Dallas / Ft. Worth Metro Area.

This role owns the financial planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities of the organization. You will help leadership understand financial performance, evaluate strategic decisions, and plan for growth across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes, building financial plans that support engineering development, manufacturing scaling, and operational growth.

• Develop and maintain financial models that evaluate production costs, program investments, capital expenditures, and operational expansion.

• Prepare monthly financial performance analysis including budget vs. actual reporting, variance analysis, and executive reporting.

• Partner with accounting to ensure financial data is accurate and usable for forecasting and strategic planning.

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and leadership teams to understand cost drivers and support informed decision making.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs that provide leadership with visibility into company performance.

• Support long-term financial planning including headcount modeling, manufacturing capacity planning, and capital investment analysis.

• Assist with board and investor reporting materials by preparing financial insights and strategic analysis.

• Improve financial planning processes, reporting tools, and modeling frameworks as the company scales.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, consulting, or investment analysis.

• Strong financial modeling skills including scenario modeling, forecasting, and cost analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.

• Experience translating complex financial information into clear insights for leadership teams.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and leadership teams.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Local to or willingness to relocate to Dallas/ Ft. Worth metro area.

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, robotics, or hardware-focused companies.

• Experience supporting operational or production-based businesses with cost modeling and capacity planning.

• Experience with financial planning software, ERP systems, or business intelligence tools.

• Background in consulting, investment banking, or strategic finance.

• Strong understanding of operational metrics and unit economics in scaling companies.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Plan

• Relocation Assistance: depending on role eligibility.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.