Full-Time

Finance & Strategy Analyst

Posted on 10/3/2024

Skyryse

Skyryse

51-200 employees

Develops simplified aircraft control systems

Compensation Overview

$110k - $160k/yr

+ Stock Option Plan

Mid

El Segundo, CA, USA

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Investment Banking
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field.
  • 2+ years of financial analysis experience, with prior experience from a 2-year Investment Banking program (or similar).
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and strong work ethic.
  • Basic Accounting knowledge (Understanding Profit & Loss Statements, balance sheets, Cash Flow, GAAP).
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain quarterly and annual budgets, as well as long-term financial plans.
  • Conduct scenario analysis to inform capital allocation and investment decisions.
  • Perform industry research and provide insights to support business strategy and operations.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Program Management to support pricing and cost optimization projects.
  • Execute corporate finance initiatives, including equity raises, debt management, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
  • Prepare reports for investor relations and board meetings.
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the aerospace industry
  • Familiarity with SaaS business models

Skyryse creates technology to enhance safety and ease of use in aviation. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which replaces traditional mechanical components with smart actuators, reducing potential failure points. Pilots control the aircraft through a touchscreen interface, and in case of power failure, the system automatically initiates a safe glide maneuver. Skyryse aims to lower small aircraft crashes and make flying more accessible by simplifying aircraft controls.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$260.5M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's partnership with United Rotorcraft enhances safety and operational efficiency.
  • Skyryse's collaboration with the U.S. Army expands its market reach and capabilities.
  • Skyryse's focus on automation aligns with the growing demand for urban air mobility.

What critics are saying

  • Potential FAA certification delays could impact Skyryse's market entry timeline.
  • Reliance on United Rotorcraft for MRO services poses operational efficiency risks.
  • International market entry may face regulatory hurdles and varying aviation standards.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for all general aviation aircraft.
  • Skyryse One uses smart actuators, reducing mechanical failure points in aircraft.
  • SkyOS enables intuitive touchscreen control, simplifying piloting and enhancing safety.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-1%
PR Newswire
Mar 19th, 2025
Lieutenant General Karsten Heckl (Ret.) Joins Skyryse As A Strategic Advisor

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world's first universal operating system for flight, today announced that United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General Karsten Heckl (Ret.) has joined the company as a strategic advisor. With decades of leadership in military aviation and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by helicopter and tiltrotor pilots in complex environments, Lt. Gen. Heckl will provide invaluable guidance as Skyryse continues to expand its partnerships with the U.S. military."We are honored to welcome Lt. Gen

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Skyryse, United Rotorcraft Partner To Upgrade Airbus, Black Hawk Helicopters, Provide Mro Services

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world's first fully digitized aircraft operating system for flight, and United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, LLC, today announced plans for a strategic partnership wherein United Rotorcraft will provide FAA Part 145 MRO services to Skyryse as it begins shipping its upcoming Skyryse One helicopters. Additionally, United Rotorcraft will support the introduction of SkyOS into Airbus H-125 & H-130 helicopters, and the pursuit of integrating SkyOS into Black Hawk helicopter variants.This partnership combines Skyryse's industry-leading flight automation with United Rotorcraft's mechanical and implementation expertise advancing safety, automation, and operational efficiency across multiple aviation segments. In particular, both United Rotorcraft and Skyryse are excited about the collaboration on additional Black Hawk utility variants, including those which play a critical role in wildfire suppression – a top-of-mind issue for Southern Californians in recent weeks."Our collaboration with United Rotorcraft represents a significant step forward in making aviation safer and more capable," said Dr. Mark Groden, Founder and CEO of Skyryse. "Adding United Rotorcraft to the team gives us additional scale to deploy SkyOS more quickly and efficiently across multiple aircraft."The agreement marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two companies, with additional opportunities for expansion into other aircraft platforms and advanced avionics integration. Today's news comes just a few months after Skyryse announced contracts with the Army and ACE Aeronautics to integrate SkyOS into the Black Hawk."Safety shouldn't be reserved for those who can afford it," said Larry Alexandre, President of United Rotorcraft

Aviation Week
Mar 11th, 2025
United Rotorcraft To Support Skyryse SkyOS Upgrades

DALLAS - Los Angeles-based automated cockpit developer Skyryse is partnering with United Rotorcraft, a division of air medical service provider Air Methods, to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for its first application, the Robinson R66 light turbine helicopter, which the startup is...

PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2025
Skyryse Welcomes Former Faa Chief Counsel Marc Nichols As A Skyryse Advisor

Nichols brings extensive experience in regulatory affairs, transportation policy, and aviation safety, having served as FAA Chief Counsel, where he played a critical role in regulatory oversight and policy development. His insights will further strengthen Skyryse's work with the FAA to advance the certification of Skyryse One™, the first aircraft with SkyOS – the world's first universal operating system for aviation. "As we continue working with the FAA on SkyOS and bringing a new era of safety and simplicity to aviation, Marc's expertise will be invaluable," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "His deep understanding of aviation regulation and his passion for advancing technology in the sector make him a perfect fit for our advisory team.". Nichols' decision to join Skyryse as an advisor was driven by the company's commitment to revolutionizing aviation safety and accessibility."Skyryse's mission – to make flying so safe and simple that anyone can fly – resonates deeply with me," said Marc Nichols

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
Lieutenant General Ross Coffman (Ret.) To Assist Skyryse In Expanding U.S. Military Relationships

"We are honored to welcome Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman as an advisor," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our relationship with the Pentagon". Lt

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