Zone 5 Technologies

Aerospace engineering and high-volume munitions production

Financial Analyst 1

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including formulas such as INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS, pivot tables, and building and auditing complex models.
Working knowledge of PowerPoint for creating professional presentations.
Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, accruals, and basic financial statements.
One to five years of relevant experience; internships count. Prior exposure to financial analysis or project accounting is required.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems.
Strong data visualization skills; experience with charting tools or business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate numbers into insights.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex Excel models supporting project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
Consolidate and reconcile financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Create clear charts, dashboards, and reports communicating financial trends, strategy, and project performance to stakeholders.
Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations summarizing financial findings for leadership and cross-functional teams.
Track project budgets against actuals, flag variances, and identify discrepancies.
Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including basic journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Maintain organized, well-documented spreadsheets and files to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer.
Partner with program managers and finance team members to gather data, validate assumptions, and refine financial models.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting templates, automate recurring tasks, and streamline data workflows.
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with charting tools or business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.

We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team. As an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company, we are looking for an individual with a mastery in Excel, a working knowledge of accounting, and the curiosity to evaluate financial and scientific trend data in detail. The ideal candidate would be the fastest/best person in Excel at their last position or class. Skills will be evaluated in real time during the interview.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex Excel models to support project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking

Consolidate and reconcile financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Create clear, visually compelling charts, dashboards, and reports to communicate financial trends, strategy, and project performance to stakeholders

Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations summarizing financial findings for leadership and cross-functional teams

Track project budgets against actuals, flagging variances and identifying discrepancies

Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including basic journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Maintain hyper-organized, well-documented spreadsheets and files to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer

Partner with program managers and finance team members to gather data, validate assumptions, and refine financial models

Identify opportunities to improve reporting templates, automate recurring tasks, and streamline data workflows

Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Advanced proficiency in Excel required — comfortable with formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and building/auditing complex models

Working knowledge of PowerPoint for creating polished, professional presentations

Strong data visualization skills; experience with charting tools or BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus

Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, basic financial statements)

Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Genuinely enjoys working deep in the details of spreadsheets and financial data

Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate numbers into insights

1–5 years of relevant experience (internships count); prior exposure to financial analysis or project accounting

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems.

U.S. Citizenship

Pay range for this role

$75,000—$85,000 USD

What's in it for you:

Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
401k with company-match
3 weeks of paid time off each year
40 hours of sick time
12 annual company holidays

Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?

Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.

Pay range for this role 75000 - 85000 USD

About the Company

Zone 5 Technologies

Aerospace engineering and high-volume munitions production

Zone 5 designs and builds unmanned aircraft systems and low-cost missiles for defense, serving as a prime DoD contractor with vertical integration from concept to production. Its products, like the Rusty Dagger cruise missile, Paladin UAS for autonomous counter-drone missions, and White Spike for counter-UAS and precision strikes, are engineered for high-volume, low-cost production with modular avionics for fast fielding. It differentiates itself by a production-first approach that aims to cut unit costs and shorten development timelines, delivering a flight-ready system within about four months, and by controlling design and manufacturing in-house as a vertically integrated contractor; in 2026 it became a mostly-owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Its goal is to provide affordable, scalable munition and counter-UAS solutions for the DoD and allied forces.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Luis Obispo, CA
Founded: 2011

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