[Hiring] FP&A Analyst @Venus Aerospace

Role Description

This FP&A Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial models, managing budgets and forecasts, and delivering actionable insights to leadership. The FP&A Analyst also drives process improvements, promotes reporting standardization, and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information to support organizational goals and financial performance. This role partners with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

This position is an Individual Contributor role. The role directly reports to the Controller and routinely interacts with operations, business development, and engineering orgs.

What You'll Get to Do

• Support the development, maintenance, and analysis of the company-wide financial models
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain annual operating budgets and forecasts
• Develop meaningful financial models and scenario analyses, reporting templates and KPIs to support strategic business decisions and operational initiatives across the organization
• Analyze revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital, and profitability trends while providing actionable recommendations to leadership
• Support headcount planning and workforce forecasting, including analysis of hiring plans, compensation costs, and organizational growth
• Monitor key operational and financial metrics, investigating anomalies and conducting root-cause analyses
• Support unit pricing and capital expenditure analyses through financial modeling and business case development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations by streamlining reporting and planning processes
• Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of US GAAP

Requirements

• Experience with ERPs and financial planning systems
• MBA or a professional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus but not required
• Experience within aerospace, early-stage deep tech or other innovative manufacturing industries
• Background in operating within rapid‑growth environments
• Team‑oriented, with curiosity and a willingness to dive into data

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities