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Department OverviewSilvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.
With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.
Job Description
Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.
Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.
Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?
Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can provide a rewarding opportunity that creates a pathway to a fulfilling career.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Financial Analyst position reports to the FP&A Director. We are seeking a highly technical and strategic analyst to be a vital member of our FP&A team. You will be instrumental in cleaning up data, optimizing key processes, and driving value-adding, strategic projects that directly impact the financial strategy and informed decision-making across the organization.
The Senior Financial Analyst position will be based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Analysis & Action
Lead value-adding projects and strategic actions across the business, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth initiatives.
Deliver strong variance analysis and narrative building with a focus on finding the "why"—diving deep into what is truly driving the numbers to provide actionable insights.
Clearly communicate complex financial information, insights, and recommended actions through presentations and written communication to executive stakeholders.
Work closely with management to define, track, and monitor performance against relevant KPIs and recommend necessary adjustments.
Analyze financial statements (including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Generate ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by senior leadership.
Data Wrangling, Automation & Process Improvement
Serve as a data expert within FP&A, taking ownership of data integrity, validation, and process optimization across financial systems.
Build, refine, and maintain scalable data wrangling files and financial models using advanced tools like Alteryx and Power Query to transform raw data into reliable, usable formats.
Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Utilize benchmarking and data analysis to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial projections.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual variance reports at corporate consolidation and project accounting levels.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum 4 years as a financial analyst or in a related role.
Proven, hands-on experience in advanced data wrangling, transformation, and file/model building within an FP&A context.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Alteryx and/or Power Query.
Strong analytical mindset with a proven track record of diving deep into variance analysis to identify root causes and drive corrective actions within the business.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and ability to work effectively cross-functionally to solve data and process issues.
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience with other data manipulation tools and languages such as ODBC, SQL, or Python.
Relevant professional certification or progress towards one (e.g., CFA or CMA).
Experience with integrated three financial statement modeling.
Familiarity with financial systems integration and data architecture.
COMPENSATION
The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
CA Pay Range
$130,000 - $160,000 USD
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum 4 years as a financial analyst or in a related role.
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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