Senior Manager, Financial Analysis

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.

Location: Austin, TX

Reports To: CFO

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analysis Manager to serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the CFO, driving deep financial analysis, business insights, and strategic decision-making. This role is about cutting through complexity, solving hard problems, and enabling better decisions through data.

The ideal candidate is a sharp, analytical finance leader with strong business acumen, a bias for action, and a deep understanding of financial and operational drivers. This role will work across the organization, providing strategic insights, evaluating opportunities, and ensuring the company is making data-driven decisions that support growth and profitability.

• Strategic & Business Analysis
• Act as a trusted thought partner to the CFO, providing financial and operational insights that support executive decision-making.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses into pricing, contract profitability, capital allocation, cost structures, and market opportunities to support strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate program economics, investment trade-offs, and risk-adjusted returns for key business decisions.
• Build decision frameworks that help simplify complexity and drive clarity for the leadership team.
• Financial Strategy & Capital Allocation
• Assess capital investment opportunities, make-buy decisions, and potential M&A targets from a financial and strategic standpoint.
• Work closely with the CFO to shape long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth and capital efficiency.
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and cost structures to maximize return on investment.
• Operational & Cost Insights
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve cost efficiency, streamline processes, and drive better financial outcomes.
• Analyze pricing models, cost curves, and supply chain dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Support government contracting compliance by ensuring adherence to CAS, FAR, and DFARS regulations where applicable.
• Special Projects & Executive Support
• Lead high-impact, ad-hoc strategic projects that require financial rigor and business insight.
• Act as a sounding board and problem-solver for the CFO, taking on complex analyses that don’t fit neatly into traditional finance roles.
• Prepare board materials, investor presentations, and executive-level reports that tell a clear, data-driven story.

• 7-12+ years of experience in finance, strategy, investment banking, consulting, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Deep business acumen—you understand how financials connect to strategy and operations.
• Ability to dive into the details while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Experience with government contracting, manufacturing, or defense technology is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

• This is a high-impact, highly visible role that will shape the company’s trajectory. You’ll work directly with the CFO, tackling the company’s most critical financial and strategic questions. If you thrive on solving tough problems, driving clarity in ambiguity, and influencing key decisions, this is the role for you.

• 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 

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.