Senior FP&A Analyst - R&D

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state‑of‑the‑art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team as the dedicated partner to our R&D organizations. This role will serve as the primary finance point of contact for engineering and product leadership, providing visibility into departmental and product‑level financial performance while supporting key investment decisions. You will play a critical role in connecting technical execution with financial outcomes—translating engineering plans into structured forecasts, tracking spend against product development budgets, and helping leaders make informed tradeoffs across cost, timing, and scope. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with technical teams, building reporting from the ground up, and bringing financial clarity to complex, fast‑moving development environments. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary finance business partner to R&D teams, supporting engineering and functional leadership. Own departmental and product‑level financial reporting, including budget vs. actuals, forecast updates, and variance analysis. Partner with engineering teams to translate product roadmaps, development timelines, and resource plans into financial forecasts (OpEx, CapEx, and headcount). Develop and maintain financial tracking for new product development efforts, including spend visibility, burn trends, and forecast accuracy. Build and enhance reporting dashboards and tools that improve transparency into engineering spend and departmental performance. Support annual planning and rolling forecasts for R&D and product teams, ensuring alignment with technical priorities and development timelines. Provide scenario analysis and decision support for investment tradeoffs (e.g., resource allocation, prioritization across development efforts). Partner with Accounting during month‑end close to ensure accurate expense tracking and alignment between actuals and forecasts, including R&D‑related accounting considerations where applicable. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within R&D and product spend, proactively surfacing insights and recommendations. Drive improvements in financial processes, data quality, and reporting structures to better support engineering‑driven organizations. Required Qualifications: 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role; experience supporting R&D, engineering, or product teams strongly preferred. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience building bottoms‑up forecasts tied to operational drivers. Demonstrated ability to partner with technical stakeholders and translate engineering activities into clear financial insights. Experience with product development cost tracking or departmental FP&A ownership. Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and multiple workstreams. Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey financial insights to non‑finance audiences. Experience improving financial reporting, systems, or tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Foundry, or similar). Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting hardware, aerospace/defense, robotics, or deep‑tech product development environments. Familiarity with R&D cost tracking, capitalization considerations, or engineering‑heavy cost structures. Experience with headcount planning for engineering teams and cost modeling for development efforts. Exposure to cost accounting, COGS build‑up, or transitioning products from development to production. Benefits: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents. Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents. Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays. Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents. Competitive Salary: Industry‑standard salaries with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses. Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match. Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success. Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline. Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office. Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr NightDragon Acquisition Corp.