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Senior Engineering Program Financial Analyst

Irvine, CA

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Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site five days a week.

What We Do

The Senior Engineering Program Financial Analyst serves as a key financial partner to Engineering, responsible for owning program-level purchasing processes, financial planning support, and spend governance. This role drives visibility into R&D and Engineering program financial performance, exercises independent judgment in managing purchasing workflows and budget alignment, and ensures compliance with company financial policies.

The position requires strong analytical capability, sound decision-making, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Accounting.

What You Can Do

Program Financial Oversight & Decision Support

• Own tracking and analysis of Engineering and R&D program spend against approved budgets, forecasts, and project plans
• Analyze committed, actual, and forecasted costs; identify variances, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Evaluate financial impact of program changes in scope, timing, or vendor strategy and advise Engineering and Finance leadership on implications
• Proactively identify financial risks (e.g., overspend, funding gaps) and recommend mitigation strategies

Purchasing Governance & Process Ownership

• Oversee purchase request and requisition processes to ensure alignment with budget, business justification, and company policy
• Review and approve completeness and compliance of purchasing packages prior to submission, exercising judgment to prevent downstream risk
• Establish and enforce timing expectations for purchase initiation relative to vendor commitments and project milestones
• Serve as a subject matter resource for purchasing workflows, ERP processes, and financial controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a primary liaison between Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and vendors to resolve complex issues and drive timely outcomes
• Influence stakeholders to ensure adherence to financial processes, documentation standards, and approval requirements
• Partner with program managers and Engineering leadership to align purchasing and financial execution with program objectives

Reporting, Insights & Communication

• Develop and deliver insight-driven reports and presentations for Engineering leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders (including CTO-level updates)
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that support decision-making and operational planning
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records, while improving visibility into key program metrics
• Provide administrative and coordination support to Engineering leadership and the CTO, particularly related to purchasing and spend tracking

Process Improvement & Operational Effectiveness

• Identify gaps in purchasing, tracking, and financial workflows; lead or support implementation of process improvements
• Recommend enhancements to tools, trackers, and reporting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Support continuous improvement of financial and operational processes within Engineering programs
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

What You Can Contribute

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field is required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, program support, purchasing, or operations
• Strong understanding of purchasing workflows, budget management, and financial controls
• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying trends/variances, and making recommendations
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating data, processes, and business needs
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and documentation
• Ability to collaborate and influence across technical and finance organizations

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is: $131,691 - $160,955 USD

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).