Corporate Finance Associate

Hadrian - Manufacturing the FutureHadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we're building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.If you're ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you're exactly who we're looking for.The Role:The Operational Finance team at Hadrian drives both the strategic direction and the day-to-day execution of our advanced manufacturing mission. We partner closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Business leadership to build the company plan and the models, processes, and financial frameworks behind our biggest decisions.What You'll DoOwn the consolidated company forecast (the three-statement model, spend and headcount outlook), including its accuracy, and periodic reforecast cyclesLead the annual operating plan and long-range planning processes, from gathering inputs to final leadership sign-offManage the forecast updates from Program Finance, Sales, Operations, and department owners. Set the calendar and input templates, challenge submissions, and incorporate them into a single, maintainable modelPerform scenario and sensitivity analyses on large program investments, department plans, and financingOwn cash and liquidity forecasting, including capex timing, and financing needs, working closely with Capital MarketsBuild and present materials for senior leadership, board meetings and investor updates. Distill a complex, fast-moving forecast into a clear financial summary. Be able to produce views on spend actuals, variances, and the impact of decisions on the forecastRun month-end variance analysis with Accounting, and make sure the forecast ties to actuals and to our accounting frameworksImprove the plumbing: partner with the Finance Systems team to standardize inputs and outputs and automate the consolidationWhat We're Looking For2-3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, FP&A, or corporate development, including time owning a multi-entity consolidated forecast or building three-statement modelsExpert financial modeling, including cash flow forecasting and scenario analysis. You can build an integrated three-statement model from scratch and keep it accurate as a large number of data inputs change underneath itA track record of running a recurring forecast or planning process with many contributors, owning the calendar, deadlines and quality of submissionsStrong PowerPoint and storytelling skills. You've built executive- or board-level materialsComposure and credibility in front of senior leaders. You're comfortable defending the numbers and answering questions on the spotMeticulous attention to detail and version controlEnough curiosity to learn what's behind an engineer's or operator's forecast, not just accept the number they sendWhat Will Set You ApartInvestment banking experience (especially industrials or A&D) followed by a move towards corporate FP&AExperience at a high-growth, VC- or PE-backed company, including reporting to a board or sponsorsExposure to government contracts and incentivesInvestor, lender, or covenant reporting and familiarity with various types of debtExposure to capital-intensive industries: aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, or data centersNetSuite, a planning tool (Adaptive, Anaplan, Pigment, or similar), SQL, or BI toolsA builder mindset: you'd rather fix a broken process than work around itCompensationFor this role, the target salary range is $130,000 - $150,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Benefits for Full-time EmployeesMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401kRelocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.Flexible vacation policyEquityITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, 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.Use of AI in hiringHadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy.Consideration of Criminal HistoryHadrian will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerHadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.