Divergent

Strategic Finance Lead/ Senior Associate

Torrance, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$109k-$150kDetected 20 days ago

Machine LearningFinancial ModelingForecastingLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Provide financial insights and recommendations that influence company strategy, resource allocation, and investment decisions
Assistwith board materials, diligence requests, and other investor-facing presentations
Establishscalable planning methodologies, decision frameworks, and financial performance metrics that improve organizational decision-making as the business grows

Strategic Finance Lead (S06)$126,160 - $173,470
Develop enterprise-level scenario analyses that evaluate growth strategies, manufacturing capacity investments, financing alternatives, and major business initiatives
Maintaindetailed KPI and financial models tied to manufacturing performance (e.g. production cost, scrap, labor efficiency, machine utilization) and partner with the business to identify levers for margin optimization
(S06) Partner directly with executive leadership toidentify strategic risks and opportunities, evaluate business model assumptions, and develop recommendations that improve long-term financial performance

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
(S06) 7+ years in prior fast-paced, analytical roles (corporate finance, strategic planning, investment banking, management consulting)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related quantitative field
Exceptional communication skills and ability to convey financial insights to executives and non-technical audiences
Comfort turning ambiguity into structure and defensible assumptions to solve complex problems
Familiarity working across cross-functional teams to translate operational data intofinancial impact
(S06) Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decisions through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations

Experience analyzing complete, multi-stage manufacturing process or another capital-intensive and operationally complex business
Familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense GTM cycle, including program-based pricing, contracting structures, and the stakeholder landscape
Familiarity with ERPs and financial planning tools such as Oracle andDatarails, or similar systems
(S06) Experience supporting board, investor, fundraising, or executive strategic planning activities
This position will be based in our Torrance, CA office.

Right to Work
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At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
Strategic Finance Senior Associate (S05): $ 109240- $150,210
Strategic Finance Lead (S06)$126,160 - $173,470
$109,240 - $173,470 USD
What We Offer:
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.

Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge.
We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options.
Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.

Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.
Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic.
Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position.
From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work.
Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
Lead the development and evolution of the company's financial model, integrating commercial, operational, manufacturing, and capital investment assumptions into a cohesive enterprise outlook

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The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.

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