FP&A Director, Defense Unicorns
$124.4-163.4k
+ Company Stock Options
More information about location
Software for national security systems
Open for applications
Software for national security systems
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$124.4-163.4k
+ Company Stock Options
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create software to solve the unique challenges experienced by the government.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, and executive reporting
- We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise
- FP&A experience at a defense tech software company
- Experience at a highly regarded financial institution that involved robust financial modeling (i.e., investment banking, growth / private equity, etc.)
- Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance function
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner
What the job involves
- We are seeking an FP&A Director to join our fast paced defense tech startup
- You will play an instrumental role in driving the financial planning and analysis function, guiding strategic decision-making, and optimizing financial performance
- Support cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
- Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives
- Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Perform ad-hoc analyses to inform financial and operational decisions that enable key initiatives
- Prepare materials for board / investor meetings
- Analyze current and past financial data and performance, preparing reports and projections based on this analysis
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
- Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures
Our take
Military defence technology is having to adapt at a quickening pace. However, innovations in the tech sector, outdated technology, varied compute environments and complex security and compliance issues create lags in new defence technology. Defense Unicorns is an open-source tech developer aiming to minimise this lag.
Founded by former Department of Defense software engineers, Defense Unicorns uses AI and innovative software to create military technology for various uses and combat landscapes. The company is particularly focused on tech that can be used in “air-gapped” areas - those that are disconnected from the internet.
In terms of the company's future position in the market, it's notable that the US annual defence budget specifically for IT and cyber has increased to just under $59 billion in 2024. This funding growth exemplifies a rapidly changing combat landscape set against an unpredictable global backdrop, one in which Defense Unicorns has the chance to be an important player.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2024
$35m
SERIES A
Oct 2022
$0.5m
SEED
Total funding: $35.5m
Company benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision (premiums are 100% company paid)
- Health reimbursement account
- Life insurance & disability insurance
- 401k with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
- Company stock options
- Home office setup budget
- Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Company HQ
Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Leadership
Robert Slaughter
(Co-Founder & CEO)Works as a Trainer at Project Blue. Previously the Director of DoD Platform One, a Counselor at SpaceCAMP, and worked in DevOps for the US Airforce.
Andrew Greene
(Co-Founder & Engineer)Previously worked for DoD Platform One. Was also a Software Engineer at Omitron and at SGT.
Jeff McCoy
(Co-Founder)Previously Co-Founder and CTO at Platform One, Was also CTO at SpaceCAMP, Senior Software Engineer at Defense Innovation Unit, and Co-Founder at DDS Rogue Squadron.
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