Strategic Finance Associate

Epirus is seeking a Strategic Finance Associate in Torrance, CA, to support financial planning and strategic analysis. The role involves developing financial models, budgeting, evaluating investment initiatives, and preparing financial reports for leadership. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong financial modeling skills. The position requires in-office presence at least four days a week, with potential for travel.
About Epirus:


Epirus is a venture-backed defense technology company developing software-defined directed energy systems designed to counter drones and electronic threats at the speed of light. With its flagship Leonidas platform moving into operational use, Epirus operates at the intersection of advanced hardware, software, and national security to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges.


Job Summary:


The Strategic Finance Associate will partner closely with leadership and the Strategic Finance Team to drive financial planning, strategic analysis, and decision-making across the business. The role blends FP&A, corporate development, and operational finance, including budgeting, pricing, analysis of M&A opportunities, and support for capital markets initiatives. It’s a high-impact opportunity to help scale a cutting-edge defense technology company while shaping how resources are deployed in a mission-critical environment.


Responsibilities: 



Develop and maintain corporate, project-level, and new product/platform financial models to support business planning and go/no-go investment decisions
Partner with leadership to build and update the annual operating budget and five-year financial forecast, including a fully integrated three-statement model and supporting schedules
Evaluate corporate investment initiatives and M&A opportunities
Support capital markets activities, including preparation of investor materials and participation in investor engagement
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting for leadership and the Board of Directors, including:

Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Debt and lease schedules
Inventory schedules
Capital expenditure schedules
Labor allocation and resourcing analysis
Cash flow forecasting



Basic Qualifications:



1 - 2 years of experience in investment banking, PE/VC, corporate development, valuation/transaction advisory, or finance at a high-growth startup
Exceptional financial modeling skills, with the role heavily focused on building, maintaining, and refining excel models
Solid understanding of financial statements, capital structures, and debt instruments
Strong attention to detail and data integrity
Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, leadership-ready materials and recommendations
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field preferred, but not required)

Preferred Skills and Experience:



Experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-tech, material-heavy industries
Exposure to VC-backed, late-series companies and fast-growth startup environments
Experience evaluating investments, M&A transactions, or new products/platforms through rigorous financial analysis
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle or similar platforms
Familiarity with financial processes and reporting in high-growth, capital-intensive businesses

Additional Information:



Candidates are expected to be in the office at least four days a week in the Torrance, CA office
Periodic travel may be required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 



To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $120,000—$140,000 USD
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