Job Description

🚀 Finance Manager

📍 Los Angeles County, CA

💼 Full-time | On-site

Company Overview

My cutting-edge space robotics client is seeking a Finance Manager to drive fundraising efforts and financial strategy. With significant commercial traction and rapidly growing demand, this company is revolutionizing automation in space and beyond.

Position Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional with a proven track record in securing early-stage funding. The ideal candidate will be responsible for investor relations, financial planning, and capital strategy, ensuring the company is well-positioned for sustained growth.

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, the ability to articulate an equity story, and a deep understanding of high-value, complex technology industries such as aerospace, defense, AI, and/or semiconductors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fundraising Efforts: Initiate and manage discussions with venture capital firms and institutional investors.
• Develop Financial Strategy: Work closely with the executive team to create and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring strong investor engagement.
• Investor Relations: Prepare and deliver compelling investment presentations, communicating the company’s value proposition and equity story to potential investors.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Due Diligence & Negotiations: Lead the due diligence process, ensuring transparent communication with investors and negotiating terms during fundraising rounds.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Analyze market trends and competitors to inform business strategy and investor conversations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance, fundraising, and investor relations, leading early-stage funding rounds within a startup or VC firm.
• Proven track record of securing funding in aerospace/space, robotics, semiconductor, or other deep tech hardware sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex financial and technical concepts to investors.
• Solid understanding of venture capital markets and private equity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, startup environments.
• *ITAR

Desired Qualifications

• Established network of VC contacts in the U.S. to facilitate initial meetings and ongoing investor communications.
• Deep knowledge of the space/defense industries or high-value technology sectors.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and complex processes.
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively with the CEO and executive team to drive growth.

🌟 Ready to lead the financial growth of a cutting-edge space robotics company? Apply now! 🌟

*ITAR: Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

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