Senior Analyst - Product FP&A

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Analyst – Product FP&A to join our growing Finance team and partner closely with product, engineering, and R&D leadership.

In this role, you’ll lead IRAD and OPEX planning, support investment decisions, and build foundational structure to enable agile, insight-driven growth.

You'll be at the center of driving clarity in an evolving environment—ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional work, building processes from the ground up, and is comfortable taking informed risks to support innovation.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning and forecasting for product-related expenses, including IRAD budgets, engineering spend, and tooling/software costs.

Partner with product leadership to align financial plans with technical and innovation roadmaps.

Track and report on IRAD investment performance, ROI, and alignment with long-term strategy.

Develop and manage models to support strategic investment decisions and scenario planning.

Design scalable financial processes and dashboards to bring visibility to spend and performance.

Serve as a thought partner to cross-functional teams, helping them understand the financial impact of key decisions.

Support month-end close processes, variance analysis, and management reporting.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing new ways to structure data, reporting, or planning.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or similar roles; experience in product-focused or R&D-intensive companies is strongly preferred.

Strong modeling and analytical skills

Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive alignment in ambiguous settings.

Experience with IRAD, R&D finance, or Opex ownership is a strong plus.

Comfortable making decisions and recommendations with imperfect information—balanced risk-taking is part of your approach.

Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Experience in financial systems or tooling improvements (e.g. Netsuite, Foundry).

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (MBA, CFA) a plus.

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 99% of the premium 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

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

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Full Time

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.