Hadrian
Strategic Finance Manager at Hadrian.
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10 x faster and 2 x cheaper by combining advanced software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing. We recently raised a $260 million Series C round to accelerate this mission and are launching a new 270,000‑sq‑ft facility in Mesa, Arizona, creating 350 new jobs immediately. We also plan a new headquarters and a Factory‑as‑a‑Service model to deliver complete systems instead of individual parts.
We work with startups, Tier 1/2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation, backed by investors such as Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our mission is to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
Role Overview As part of our Strategic Finance team, you’ll partner directly with the CFO and executive team on company‑defining initiatives. Your work will span corporate development, capital markets, M&A, and investor storytelling, shaping Hadrian’s growth trajectory.
What You’ll Do
Drive strategic project work spanning transactions, capital markets activities, market research, new business model evaluations, and other business‑critical initiatives.
Develop and own dynamic financial models and analyses.
Create and present high‑quality executive and board‑facing presentations.
Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal, to ensure alignment on financial goals and performance.
Serve as a partner to FP&A, aligning special projects and M&A models with broader corporate financial and business reporting activities.
What We’re Looking For
5‑7 years of experience across strategic finance, venture capital, private/growth equity, private credit, investment banking, consulting, strategic finance, corporate development, and/or strategy & operations.
Experience with project finance, capital project and infrastructure financial analysis, and large‑scale, high‑dollar investment projects.
Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve‑outs, equity investments, and joint ventures.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and present to leadership.
High level of ownership and curiosity; thrives in fast‑moving, scrappy environments.
What Will Set You Apart
Experience working in a scaling manufacturing or hardware‑focused company.
Experience drafting materials in deal negotiations, such as commercial contracts or partnership proposals, with high attention to detail.
Background in M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and financial modeling.
Intermediate accounting knowledge.
Experience with SQL.
Compensation Target salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 (actual range may vary based on experience). Salary will be based on multiple factors including education, qualifications, experience, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
401(k) plan.
Relocation stipend for employees moving from outside of LA.
Flexible vacation policy.
ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Hadrian Is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10 x faster and 2 x cheaper by combining advanced software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing. We recently raised a $260 million Series C round to accelerate this mission and are launching a new 270,000‑sq‑ft facility in Mesa, Arizona, creating 350 new jobs immediately. We also plan a new headquarters and a Factory‑as‑a‑Service model to deliver complete systems instead of individual parts.
We work with startups, Tier 1/2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation, backed by investors such as Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our mission is to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
Role Overview As part of our Strategic Finance team, you’ll partner directly with the CFO and executive team on company‑defining initiatives. Your work will span corporate development, capital markets, M&A, and investor storytelling, shaping Hadrian’s growth trajectory.
What You’ll Do
Drive strategic project work spanning transactions, capital markets activities, market research, new business model evaluations, and other business‑critical initiatives.
Develop and own dynamic financial models and analyses.
Create and present high‑quality executive and board‑facing presentations.
Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal, to ensure alignment on financial goals and performance.
Serve as a partner to FP&A, aligning special projects and M&A models with broader corporate financial and business reporting activities.
What We’re Looking For
5‑7 years of experience across strategic finance, venture capital, private/growth equity, private credit, investment banking, consulting, strategic finance, corporate development, and/or strategy & operations.
Experience with project finance, capital project and infrastructure financial analysis, and large‑scale, high‑dollar investment projects.
Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve‑outs, equity investments, and joint ventures.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and present to leadership.
High level of ownership and curiosity; thrives in fast‑moving, scrappy environments.
What Will Set You Apart
Experience working in a scaling manufacturing or hardware‑focused company.
Experience drafting materials in deal negotiations, such as commercial contracts or partnership proposals, with high attention to detail.
Background in M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and financial modeling.
Intermediate accounting knowledge.
Experience with SQL.
Compensation Target salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 (actual range may vary based on experience). Salary will be based on multiple factors including education, qualifications, experience, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
401(k) plan.
Relocation stipend for employees moving from outside of LA.
Flexible vacation policy.
ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Hadrian Is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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