Corporate Development Associate | Venture Backed Tech Company | LA

Strategic Finance Associate | Los Angeles

Our client is a rapidly growing, venture-backed technology company at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, automation, and AI. The business is building next-generation systems that are transforming how complex industrial products are designed and produced, with applications across a range of high-growth industries.

The company is seeking a Strategic Finance/Corp Dev Associate to join its expanding finance team. This is a highly visible role that offers significant exposure to executive leadership and broad responsibility across strategic finance, corporate development, long-range planning, capital allocation, and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the company's integrated financial model, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Build pricing, profitability, and unit economics models to support key commercial decisions
• Evaluate M&A opportunities through valuation analysis, financial modeling, and diligence support
• Analyze strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and investment opportunities
• Support capital allocation decisions and strategic initiatives across the organization
• Prepare board materials, investor presentations, and executive reporting packages
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support business planning and decision-making

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategic finance
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, valuation, and financial analysis
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in technology, industrial innovation, or high-growth businesses

Why This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Blend of Strategic Finance and Corporate Development responsibilities
• Significant ownership and impact at a rapidly scaling company
• Opportunity to work on M&A, strategic partnerships, and company-wide planning initiatives
• Competitive compensation package including meaningful equity participation

Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)

This is an excellent opportunity for an investment banking or private equity professional looking to transition into a strategic finance role at a high-growth company where they can have a direct impact on the future of the business.