divergent
Strategic Finance Lead/ Senior Associate
At a Glance
- Location
- Torrance, California, United States
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Compensation
- nance Senior Associate (S05): $ 109240- $150,210 Strategic Finance Lead (S06)$
- Posted
- 2026-06-12T14:27:07-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Banking
- Defense
- Finance
- Manufacturing
Requirements
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Familiarity working across cross-functional teams to translate operational data intofinancial impact
(S06) Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decisions through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations
(S06) Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving senior stakeholders and competing business priorities
Experience analyzing complete, multi-stage manufacturing process or another capital-intensive and operationally complex business
Familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense GTM cycle, including program-based pricing, contracting structures, and the stakeholder landscape
Compensation & Benefits
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
Strategic Finance Senior Associate (S05): $ 109240- $150,210
Strategic Finance Lead (S06)$126,160 - $173,470
Pay Range
$109,240
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and evolution of the company’s financial model, integrating commercial, operational, manufacturing, and capital investment assumptions into a cohesive enterprise outlook
Develop enterprise-level scenario analyses that evaluate growth strategies, manufacturing capacity investments, financing alternatives, and major business initiatives
Maintaindetailed KPI and financial models tied to manufacturing performance (e.g. production cost, scrap, labor efficiency, machine utilization) and partner with the business to identify levers for margin optimization
(S06) Partner directly with executive leadership toidentify strategic risks and opportunities, evaluate business model assumptions, and develop recommendations that improve long-term financial performance
Provide financial insights and recommendations that influence company strategy, resource allocation, and investment decisions
Assistwith board materials, diligence requests, and other investor-facing presentations