Strategic Finance Analyst

The role

You will run core analytical workstreams and support the Strategic Finance function. The role involves FP&A, Corporate Development, and Capital Markets work.

What you will do

• Own the recurring financial engine including operating model refresh, cash flow forecast, budget tracking, and monthly reporting
• Use AI tools to automate and optimize finance workflows
• Build and improve models, data pipelines, and tools for forecasting and reporting
• Support senior leadership on partnerships, M&A, and fundraising
• Perform target screening, diligence, deal and valuation modeling, investor materials, and cap table analysis
• Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to turn operational data into financial insight

Required qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, venture-backed startups, or similar high-performance environments
• Exceptional new graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including three-statement fundamentals
• Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to automate or speed up analytical work
• Exceptional attention to detail and ownership of accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to rapidly iterate, adapt, and ingest new information
• A strong sense of mission and genuine interest in defense, hardware, and manufacturing

Nice to have

• Live M&A or financing transactions experience
• Experience building AI agents, workflow automations, or light scripts (Python, SQL)
• Experience working with NetSuite or other ERP data
• Experience with defense, aerospace, or hardware companies
• Experience with capital markets

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants

About the company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. They design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems.