Finance & Operations Analyst

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations — ISR, C-UAS, and autonomous systems. Our clients are NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions, with regular deployments during live exercises and operational demonstrations. We raised €2M seed in May 2025, 50M in June 2026, and are expanding fast.

Our product suite includes:

Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms

Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover in GNSS-denied environments

Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models

Data fusion and trajectory prediction

Role & Mission

We are looking for a Finance & Operations Analyst to join our Finance team and act as a transversal partner across the Group during a critical phase of scaling and industrialization. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will work on a wide range of subjects spanning FP&A, cost accounting, corporate development, and the consolidation of our financial systems.

This is a high-ownership, highly transversal role with strong growth potential. You will be exposed to the full spectrum of finance and operations topics in a fast-moving industrial environment, from production margins to fundraising, and will help build the financial backbone of a deeptech group as it expands internationally.

Responsibilities

FP&A and Performance Analysis

Build and maintain margin analysis, inventory tracking, stock counts, and production yield monitoring

Run variance analysis (actuals vs. budget, period-over-period) and produce clear commentary for management

Develop and improve financial models supporting operational and strategic decisions

Cost and Analytical Accounting

Contribute to the design and roll-out of a unified, standardized analytical accounting framework across all Group entities

Ensure consistency of cost allocation and reporting methodologies across the organization

Corporate Development and Financing

Participate in external growth and financing operations: Series B and beyond, bridge rounds, debt financing, and M&A

Support due diligence, data room preparation, and financial analysis for transactions

Systems, Tools, and Data

Participate in the migration, implementation, and interconnection of our tool stack (ERP, CRM, billing, and others) with the goal of consolidating and harmonizing data and systems at Group level

Accounting Close and Budgeting

Contribute to monthly and annual accounting close activities

Participate in the budgeting process and forecasting cycles

Group Expansion and Ad Hoc Analysis

Participate in the setup and launch of new subsidiaries

Deliver ad hoc analyses for top management on strategic and operational topics

Candidate Profile

Experience

0–2 years of experience, including internships and apprenticeships in audit, Transaction Services, M&A, or Private Equity

Exposure to fast-paced, demanding environments (audit firms, advisory, startups, or scale-ups)

First experience with financial modeling, variance analysis, or financial due diligence is a strong plus

Education

Degree from a top business school (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, emLyon, EDHEC), a top university (Dauphine, Sorbonne, Assas), or a top engineering school

Skills and Mindset

Strong analytical skills and intellectual rigor, with attention to detail and a structured approach

Genuine interest in industry, deeptech, and engineering

Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; comfortable working with finance systems and data tools

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact with stakeholders across all levels

Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive information

Fluent in both French and English