Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 based upon education, work experience, and skills

About Vescent

Vescent is The Foundation of the Quantum Era. We provide frequency combs, laser systems, and control electronics that drive leading Quantum 2.0 solutions in quantum computing, timing, networking, and sensing. These products are optimized for leading lab hero experiments and rugged field use, an unheard-of combination until now. Our mission is to enable the scale-up of Quantum 2.0 technologies by providing stability, precision, and integration needed to turn leading-edge quantum discoveries into deployment at scale.

The work environment is fun, fast-paced, challenging, and interdisciplinary. The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating team successes.

Position Summary

Vescent is seeking a highly motivated FP&A Analyst to join its finance team. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who is exceptional in Excel, highly capable in PowerPoint, eager to solve complex problems, and interested in building a long-term career in corporate finance, strategic finance, and FP&A. The Analyst will support the CFO and senior leadership team in planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, cash-flow management, strategic projects, investor materials, Board preparation, and other high-priority initiatives.

Responsibilities: Board, Investor, and Executive Support

• Assist in preparing Board of Directors, investor, lender, financing, and executive-management materials
• Create and update charts, tables, financial summaries, operating KPI analyses, and presentation slides.
• Translate complex financial and operating information into accurate, clear, concise, and visually polished PowerPoint materials.
• Support preparation of periodic investor updates, fundraising materials, diligence requests, and internal leadership presentations.
• Support the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range operating-plan development.
• Help ensure that data used in executive and investor materials is accurate, consistent, traceable, and aligned with approved company forecasts and financial results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, valuation, transaction advisory, consulting, accounting, business operations, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial-model building, logical formulas, lookups, PivotTables, charts, data analysis, error checking, and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to create concise, accurate, and professional executive-level presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Desirable Additional Skills

• Familiarity with revenue and operational models involving product shipments, bookings, backlog, inventory, manufacturing costs, supply-chain lead times, or long sales cycles.
• Experience using financial systems, ERP/accounting platforms, CRM tools, planning software, business-intelligence tools, or advanced data-analysis tools.
• Exposure to Board reporting, investor communications, fundraising, M&A analysis, or strategic partnership evaluation.
• Advanced coursework, certification, or practical experience in accounting, finance, data analysis, or financial modeling.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance
• 4 Weeks of PTO annually
• 7 Company paid holidays, 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(K) Plan with employer contribution
• Health & Dental Insurance with plan options including employer-paid premium coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching available with eligible plans
• Incentive Stock Option
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Relocation Assistance

How to Apply

Please send your resume with a cover letter to hr@vescent.com. Your cover letter should express how your skills, qualifications, and interests address the job description, and why you want to work at Vescent. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Compliance Notice

This position is subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of that process as well as the ability to meet eligibility criteria for access to secured or regulated work environments. Vescent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Employment with Vescent Technologies is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by applicable law.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@vescent.com

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply in accordance with applicable job posting policies.