Senior Fp&a Analyst – Corporate Finance

Saronic · Defense · Austin, TX · Finance & Accounting

This role is for a Senior FP&A Analyst in Corporate Finance, focusing on financial planning, consolidated reporting, and strategic decision-making. The analyst will connect business performance with financial outcomes, own planning processes, and provide insights for leadership. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, executive reporting, and process improvement. Requires 3-5+ years of FP&A or related experience, strong financial modeling skills, and cross-functional communication abilities. Experience in high-growth, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, robotics, or deep-tech environments is preferred. The role requires access to export-controlled information, necessitating U.S. Person status.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support company-wide financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning.
  2. Own consolidated financial reporting, including budget vs. actuals, forecast updates, variance analysis, and management reporting.
  3. Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to understand key drivers of performance and translate them into actionable financial insights.
  4. Build and maintain financial models that support operating forecasts, headcount planning, cash planning, and strategic decision-making.
  5. Prepare executive-level reporting and presentation materials for senior leadership, including monthly business reviews, board materials, and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Required

  • 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical role.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience building integrated forecasts and decision-support models.
  • Experience with consolidated planning, variance analysis, and management reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial insights clearly to business and executive stakeholders.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and multiple workstreams.
  • Strong communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership.
  • Experience improving financial reporting, systems, or tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Foundry, or similar).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Nice to have

  • Experience in high-growth, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, robotics, or deep-tech environments.
  • Familiarity with headcount planning, cash flow forecasting, and corporate performance metrics.
  • Experience supporting board reporting, long-range planning, or strategic finance initiatives.
  • Exposure to capital planning, investment analysis, or enterprise-level financial planning processes.
  • Comfortable interpreting accounting data and translating financial results into actionable business insights.
  • advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA)