Financial Analyst bei Etegent Technologies, LTD

Description

Etegent Technologies is a defense-focused technology company with offices in Beavercreek and Blue Ash, OH. We are a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and management professionals dedicated to developing and commercializing AI/ML/Software solutions that address our customers’ most significant challenges and opportunities. 

Most important to us are our culture and values. Etegent’s culture embodies respect, authenticity, collaboration, flexibility, curiosity, and fun. 

The Position:

We are seeking to hire a Financial Analyst, who will serve as the analytical right hand to the Director of Finance, will be responsible for revenue and cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis that drives executive decision-making. This role owns the financial intelligence function as Etegent scales in revenue, providing rigorous analysis on contract profitability, business development opportunities, and growth scenarios. The Financial Analyst acts as a partner to leadership, translating complex financial data into clear insights that inform key business decisions.

The Candidate:

More so than seeking a candidate with specific training and experience, Etegent seeks a special type of person: someone with an innate curiosity and passion for learning and understanding, tempered by a recognition of the pragmatic constraints inherent in developing real solutions to real problems. They are flexible and adaptable, having the desire and ability to learn new skills and develop new capabilities to take on challenges outside their current realm of experience. We are seeking very sharp, curious, well-rounded, adaptable people who can learn and grow as required to confront the challenges at hand. 

Job Responsibilities:

Revenue & Cash Flow Forecasting (Primary Focus):

• Builds and maintains rolling full P&L forecasts for both Etegent Technologies and the wholly owned subsidiary NLign Analytics, including revenue, all expense categories (labor, subcontractors, indirect costs, G&A), and EBITDA/net income.
• Manages separate forecast models for each entity accounting for different business drivers (government contracting vs. SaaS model) while maintaining a consistent chart of accounts.
• Delivers monthly forecast updates and quarterly re-forecasts looking forward 12 months.
• Coordinates with accounting team to obtain closed financial data for variance analysis and cash flow forecasting.
• Develops sophisticated cash flow models integrating both entities and accounting for government payment cycles, provisional billing, and working capital needs.
• Owns monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to forecast and identifies early warning signals for business performance.

Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis:

• Designs multi-year planning models and growth scenarios for annual strategic planning sessions.
• Builds contract and project profitability models and develops sensitivity analyses on key business drivers (utilization, pricing, win rates, customer concentration).
• Models business development opportunities, evaluates financial effectiveness of efforts, and supports executive decision-making with rigorous analysis.

Government Contracting Analytics:

• Learns and analyzes provisional billing rates, cost structures, and indirect rate calculations (full training provided by Director of Finance).
• Evaluates contract profitability across CPFF, T&M, and FFP contract types and conducts customer concentration risk analysis.
• Monitors project financial performance and works with Project Manager on financial tracking.

Commercial Metrics & Business Analysis:

• Maintains monthly performance tracking and reporting for NLign subsidiary covering key commercial metrics (CAC, LTV, pipeline velocity, conversion rates). This is a lower priority in the first 6 months.
• Provides financial analysis on business development and operational needs as required.

Business Partnership & Strategic Projects:

• Partners with department leaders on annual budget development, executes ad-hoc strategic analyses, and translates complex financial concepts for non-finance executives.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related analytical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, with demonstrated experience building full P&L forecasts.
• Advanced Excel expertise with ability to build sophisticated multi-entity financial models from scratch (complex formulas, dynamic arrays, scenario modeling, sensitivity tables, pivot tables).
• Strong financial modeling capabilities including 3-statement models, full P&L and cash flow forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Experience with expense forecasting across multiple cost categories (labor, materials, indirect costs).
• Proven ability to manage monthly forecast cycles and quarterly re-forecasting processes.
• Proven ability to analyze business performance and translate data into strategic insights.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional analytical thinking and judgement with ability to structure ambiguous problems systematically.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present high-level analysis and recommendations.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to learn complex domains quickly.
• Strong adaptability and comfort working with ambiguity in environments requiring problem solving rather than following established playbooks.
• Ability to work with high autonomy, ownership of deliverables, while knowing when to collaborate and involve others.
• Ability to effectively self-manage tasks and prioritize multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis work.
• Proactive identification of analytical needs and ability to propose solutions independently.
• Ability to build trust with leaders through quality work and business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to learn technically complex concepts quickly and apply them practically.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• Government contracting experience or exposure to project-based businesses.
• Background in SaaS or commercial metrics analysis.
• Consulting experience or other fast-paced analytical roles.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA in progress or completed.
• Applicant must be eligible to receive a U.S. Security Clearance which at a minimum requires applicant to be a US Citizen. See: Executive Order 12968 indicates U.S. Citizenship requirement to obtain a security clearance.

Working at Etegent:

At Etegent, you'll be a part of an organization that combines a small-company family feel with big-company resources and opportunities. Which is why in addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and a generous annual company 401(k) contribution, you'll enjoy the following:

Flexibility: Not a morning person? No problem. We only ask that you begin your day by 10:00am. Also, you will enjoy a flexible schedule and some ability to telecommute.

Casual Dress: We know that incredible things can be achieved by people in casual clothing. We allow employees to dress in the way that is the most comfortable to them.

Professional Development: Continuous learning on us. Reimbursement provided for up to 100% of qualifying education expenses.

Food: Keep your energy levels up with our well-supplied snack and beverage kitchen and enjoy a weekly lunch with your talented colleagues on Free Lunch Thursdays.

Fun employee events: Enjoy frequent employee get-togethers outside of work! 

Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience of candidate.

Etegent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.