Strategic Finance Associate

Epirus is a venture-backed defense technology company developing software-defined directed energy systems designed to counter drones and electronic threats at the speed of light. With its flagship Leonidas platform moving into operational use, Epirus operates at the intersection of advanced hardware, software, and national security to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges.

The Strategic Finance Associate will partner closely with leadership and the Strategic Finance Team to drive financial planning, strategic analysis, and decision-making across the business. The role blends FP&A, corporate development, and operational finance, including budgeting, pricing, analysis of M&A opportunities, and support for capital markets initiatives. It’s a high-impact opportunity to help scale a cutting-edge defense technology company while shaping how resources are deployed in a mission‑critical environment.

• Develop and maintain corporate, project-level, and new product/platform financial models to support business planning and go/no-go investment decisions
• Partner with leadership to build and update the annual operating budget and five-year financial forecast, including a fully integrated three‑statement model and supporting schedules
• Evaluate corporate investment initiatives and M&A opportunities
• Support capital markets activities, including preparation of investor materials and participation in investor engagement
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting for leadership and the Board of Directors, including:
  • Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • Debt and lease schedules
  • Inventory schedules
  • Capital expenditure schedules
  • Labor allocation and resourcing analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting

• 1‑2 years of experience in investment banking, PE/VC, corporate development, valuation/transaction advisory, or finance at a high‑growth startup
• Exceptional financial modeling skills, with the role heavily focused on building, maintaining, and refining excel models
• Solid understanding of financial statements, capital structures, and debt instruments
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, leadership‑ready materials and recommendations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field preferred, but not required)

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high‑tech, material‑heavy industries
• Exposure to VC‑backed, late‑series companies and fast‑growth startup environments
• Experience evaluating investments, M&A transactions, or new products/platforms through rigorous financial analysis
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle or similar platforms
• Familiarity with financial processes and reporting in high‑growth, capital‑intensive businesses

• Candidates are expected to be in the office at least four days a week in the Torrance, CA office
• Periodic travel may be required
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

As set forth in Epirus’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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