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Strategic Finance Manager

Array Labs

Skills

Required

  • FP&A
  • revenue / cost structures
  • hardware
  • milestone-based / fixed-price mechanics

Preferred

  • Build lightweight FP&A processes
  • design budget guardrails

Join Array Labs as our first dedicated Finance hire. In this hands-on role, you will build and run the finance function from the ground up, connecting contracts, programs, manufacturing, and commercial plans into a clear view of revenue, margin, and cash. You will report to the COO and be responsible for the company financial model, FP&A processes, budget guardrails, fundraising materials, and more. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of finance experience, including at least 3 in an operating FP&A role at an early-stage startup.

Responsibilities

  • Own the company financial model, connecting signed contracts, pipeline, program schedules, production, headcount, procurement commitments, capital expenditures, and operating expenses into a clear picture of revenue, margin, cash, and runway.
  • Build lightweight FP&A processes optimized for low organizational burden, including reporting cadences and variance analysis, and design budget guardrails that let teams spend within plan without routine approval.
  • Prepare financial materials and diligence responses in support of fundraising and investor relations, and partner with the CEO and COO on resource allocation and strategic financial decisions.

Requirements

  • 6+ years in finance, including at least 3 in an operating FP&A, business-finance, or program-finance role, with time at an early-stage startup (Series A, B, or C)
  • Experience building a finance function, model, and/or reporting system from little to no existing structure
  • Comfortable operating without a defined playbook in a fast-moving environment
  • Strong communicator; able to translate complex financial concepts and jargon for non-finance audiences

Background in aerospace, defense, hardware, or deep tech

  • Familiarity with government contracting revenue or cost structures, including milestone-based or fixed-price mechanics
  • Experience supporting or leading an early stage company fundraise, including preparing investor materials and financial diligence

Preferred

  • Familiarity with costed bills of materials, inventory, long-lead procurement, or program cost-at-completion

Pay

USD 150,000 - 200,000