Financial Analyst I

Zone 5 Technologies is redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems, and they are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join their team. The role involves building and maintaining Excel models, consolidating financial data, and preparing reports to communicate financial trends and project performance.

What you'll do:

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex Excel models to support project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking
• Consolidate and reconcile financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Create clear, visually compelling charts, dashboards, and reports to communicate financial trends, strategy, and project performance to stakeholders
• Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations summarizing financial findings for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Track project budgets against actuals, flagging variances and identifying discrepancies
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including basic journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain hyper-organized, well-documented spreadsheets and files to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer
• Partner with program managers and finance team members to gather data, validate assumptions, and refine financial models
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting templates, automate recurring tasks, and streamline data workflows
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required — comfortable with formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and building/auditing complex models
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint for creating polished, professional presentations
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, basic financial statements)
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Genuinely enjoys working deep in the details of spreadsheets and financial data
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate numbers into insights
• 1–5 years of relevant experience (internships count); prior exposure to financial analysis or project accounting
• U.S. Citizenship
• Experience with charting tools or BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• 12 annual company holidays
• Competitive total compensation package