Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Slingshot Aerospace is on a mission to enhance global security and critical infrastructure through advanced data and software solutions. As the Director of Strategic Finance, you will lead financial planning and analysis for the Engineering organization, translating complex financial data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range (3–5 year) planning, and rolling forecast processes for Engineering and Technology
• Partner with the CFO, CEO, and executive team to inform company-wide strategy and decision-making
• Develop and refine financial narratives for board meetings and investor communications
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights through executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting
• Prepare materials for Board of Directors and investors, including variance analysis and forward-looking projections
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across Engineering
• Evaluate ROI on new initiatives, pricing strategies, and capital allocation decisions
• Drive accountability around budget management and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain complex financial models (including 3-statement models) to support scenario planning, M&A, and fundraising
• Support capital-raising efforts, including investor diligence and financial storytelling
• Own and optimize FP&A tools and systems (e.g., NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, Adaptive Planning)
• Establish scalable processes for forecasting, reporting, and data integrity
• Lead cross-functional alignment between Finance, Accounting, and Operations
• Define and track KPIs across SaaS and government contracting environments (e.g., ARR, burn, CAC, contract margins)
• Conduct deep analysis on cost of delivery, gross margin, and contract profitability
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, pricing, and overall financial performance

Skills

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Strategic Finance roles
• Proven experience in high-growth B2B SaaS, aerospace, or defense environments
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV) and/or government contracting principles (FAR, CAS)
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and FP&A planning tools
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts to executive stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Experience supporting venture capital or private equity fundraising and investor relations
• Background in scaling finance functions in startup or growth-stage companies
• Experience with M&A analysis or due diligence
• Familiarity with space, aerospace, or defense industry dynamics
• MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial certifications

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