Hermeus Corporation

Senior Finance Manager

Hermeus Corporation · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA $165K–$210K Posted 2026-10-06
Salary
$165K–$210K
Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ yr

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

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The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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  • FP&A Leadership: Partnering closely with the CFO and executive leadership team, serve as the focal point for the annual, quarterly and monthly forecasting and variance communication process across the company translating financial data into actionable information
  • Support the CFO and executive team with Board reporting, investor materials and financial analysis for major strategic decisions
  • Hardware-First Business Modeling: Partner with technical teams to model program costs, NRE, and capital expenditures
  • Business Partnering: Serve as a strategic finance partner to the functional teams - enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Scenario Planning: Collaborate with management to gather inputs and maintain dynamic models to reflect various options in the business model
  • Financial Systems & Process: Help mature internal FP&A processes and systems to support multi-year planning, reporting automation, and program profitability tracking.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with technical and operational teams to ensure our near-term resourcing is aligned and sufficient to support our long-term strategic plan.
  • 6+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or related roles; experience in defense, aerospace, or hardware-intensive companies is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of hardware R&D lifecycles, new product introduction, and manufacturing concepts.
  • Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and building scalable financial models.
  • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with tools like Adaptive Insights and Netsuite or similar is a plus.
$80K — 10th pctl $225K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $187K vs. market median $140K for Finance roles
+35%
above median
Based on 4,000+ Finance roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Hermeus Corporation

Hermeus Corporation

Aerospace · Series C · El Segundo, USA

Stage & Valuation
Series C · $1B
Key Investors
Khosla Ventures, Canaan Partners, Founders Fund
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Hermeus Corporation is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for defense and national security applications. The company develops unmanned and high-speed aircraft on an accelerated timeline to enhance speed and efficiency in aviation technology.
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