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Senior Manager, Strategic Finance (R5566)

San Mateo, California💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect and own the company's fully integrated long-range three-statement and unit economics model to drive enterprise-level financial strategy and produce investor-grade outputs for the C-suite and Board.

Role type

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance (Corporate Finance)

Builds

Integrated financial models, long-range plans (LRP), valuations, and strategic insights for defense-tech operations.

Domain

Defense Technology / Aerospace & Defense / High-Growth Tech

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic/corporate finance, Investment banking/PE/HF/Equity Research background, Three-statement modeling, Unit economics, Long-range planning (LRP), Valuation, Scenario modeling, GAAP proficiency, Financial statement mechanics, Investor-grade narrative creation, Complex HW/SW unit economics analysis, M&A modeling, Capital allocation, Cash flow forecasting, Liquidity management, Systems-oriented mindset, Data engineering partnership

Preferred skills

Government contract economics, Milestone-based revenue modeling, Manufacturing scale experience, Supply chain dynamics, Hardware production cycles

Technologies

Excel, Cloud-based planning tools, Modern data systems

Responsibilities

Architect and maintain scalable three-statement models grounded in unit economics; Lead the Long Range Plan including scenario modeling and valuation frameworks; Translate production ramps, R&D investments, and government milestones into financial outcomes; Deliver investor-grade outputs including valuations and Board-ready narratives; Build rolling cash flow forecasts and model government contract payment timing; Partner with data teams to evolve modeling from Excel to cloud-based tools; Benchmark peers and build competitor profiles to inform strategy; Support M&A modeling, valuation, and diligence; Present strategic insights to executives and the Board.

Seniority

Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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