Finance Associate, Engineering Finance
Core
Own development and production cost estimations for new defense products from concept to implementation, translating engineering problems into quantitative financial measures.
Role type
Senior IC engineering finance associate
Builds
Should cost models, parametric cost models, and financial models for product life cycle costs
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing finance
Required skills
cost estimation, mathematical modeling, analytical problem solving, Excel proficiency, quantifying ambiguous problems, value engineering, stakeholder management, data gathering
Preferred skills
engineering design knowledge (aerospace/software/maritime/electronics), configuration management, Bill of Materials structuring, defense standards (MIL-STD-881, DOD MRA)
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Execute quick-turn analyses and build scalable financial models; manage projects across Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing; develop cost reduction roadmaps; forecast product business case viability; establish material cost transparency; help executives evaluate tradeoffs between features, costs, and profitability
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
