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Finance & Strategy Analyst

Skyryse

Skyryse

IT, Accounting & Finance
El Segundo, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, October 4, 2024

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

FINANCE & STRATEGY ANALYST - EL SEGUNDO, CA
As a Finance & Strategy Analyst at Skyryse, you will gain exposure across multiple business functions early in your career, working closely with senior leadership across Finance, Strategy, Fundraising/Investor Relations, and Corporate Development. You will work directly with the CEO, CFO, and VP of Corporate Development, providing high-impact support across various projects. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prepare and analyze financial data independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain quarterly and annual budgets, as well as long-term financial plans.
  • Conduct scenario analysis to inform capital allocation and investment decisions.
  • Perform industry research and provide insights to support business strategy and operations.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Program Management to support pricing and cost optimization projects.
  • Execute corporate finance initiatives, including equity raises, debt management, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
  • Prepare reports for investor relations and board meetings.
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field.
  • 2+ years of financial analysis experience, with prior experience from a 2-year Investment Banking program (or similar).
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and strong work ethic.
  • Basic Accounting knowledge (Understanding Profit & Loss Statements, balance sheets, Cash Flow, GAAP).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in the aerospace industry
  • Familiarity with SaaS business models

WHY SKYRYSE?

  • The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
  • Salary: $110,000 - $150,000
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
  • A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.