About the Role
The Financial Analyst serves as a key strategic partner to Vermillion’s CEO and leadership team, providing critical financial insight and analysis to guide business decisions and long-term growth. In this highly visible role, you’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement across multiple departments. You’ll develop and analyze financial models, assess cost structures, and provide actionable recommendations that drive profitability and operational efficiency. If you’re motivated by data-driven strategy and enjoy turning complex financial information into clear business insights, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on Vermillion’s success.
About You
You’re an analytical thinker with a passion for numbers, strategy, and continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at transforming financial data into meaningful business intelligence. With strong technical skills in Excel, financial modeling, and GAAP principles, you’re equally comfortable digging into the details and presenting insights to executive leadership. You’re known for your precision, curiosity, and proactive approach to solving problems. Whether it’s optimizing budgets, forecasting future growth, or improving financial systems, you bring a balance of technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic vision—ready to grow into a leadership role within a dynamic manufacturing organization.
About us
Since 1965, Vermillion, Inc. has been a trusted designer and manufacturer of custom cables, wire harnesses, and interconnect solutions for the Military, Aerospace, and Commercial markets. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, we provide our employees with a small-company atmosphere and big-company benefits, including health/vision/dental insurance, FSA/HSA, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401k. Our culture values collaboration, technical expertise, and the individual contributions that drive our success.
We are growing – grow with us!
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis & Reporting
▪ Prepare and analyze daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and KPI dashboards.
▪ Conduct variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
▪ Support development of the company’s overhead rate, job costing, and margin analysis by customer, program, and product line.
▪ Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
▪ Lead and coordinate annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
▪ Develop rolling 12-month cash flow projections and working capital models.
▪ Support long-term financial modeling aligned with Vermillion’s growth strategy.
▪ Partner with operations, sales, and purchasing teams to model cost impacts and business cases for new programs or capital investments.
Accounting & Compliance Support
▪ Collaborate with the Controller to ensure accuracy of general ledger and financial data integrity.
▪ Support audit and tax preparation activities.
Business Decision Support
▪ Prepare financial models for operations, pricing, inventory, and supply chain decisions.
▪ Analyze and report ROI on capital projects, staffing changes, and supplier agreements.
Leadership Development
▪ Gain proficiency in treasury management, BOD/Shareholder relations, and financial governance.
▪ Participate in board reporting and presentations.
▪ Mentor and develop team members in other departments on knowledge of data in decision making.
▪ Contribute to financial system improvements and automation of reporting processes.
▪ Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below is representative of the qualifications required to successfully fulfill the obligations of this position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Data Analytics.
▪ 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance.
▪ Advanced Excel modeling and data visualization skills.
▪ Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
▪ Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
▪ Ability to maintain confidentiality
▪ Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
▪ Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels in addition to vendors and customers
Preferred Qualifications:
▪ Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA.
▪ CPA or CMA designation (or working toward it).
▪ Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industry.
▪ Knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems, and job-costing methodologies.
▪ Exposure to government contracting and compliance (DFARS, CMMC, ITAR).
Vermillion, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We expect to fill job vacancies with the most qualified candidate. No person will be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, disability, military status, veteran status or ancestry.