Sr Lead FP&A - Procurement (R4808)

Job Description

Job Description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit  Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain operations. This role partners with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.

• Analyze supply chain costs including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and inventory.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, cost per unit, and logistics expenses.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses comparing actual results vs. budget/forecast.
• Support pricing strategies by analyzing cost structures and margin impacts.

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration

5-6 years' experience in 

• Financial analysis
• Supply chain, logistics, or operations
• Cost analysis or budgeting* Inventory management
• Procurement or sourcing
• Manufacturing or distribution environments

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with cost accounting and inventory management.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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