Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst IICosta Mesa, California, United StatesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.About The JobAs a Financial Analyst, you will provide dedicated finance support to the Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike Business Line within the Maritime Division. This portfolio spans cutting-edge AUV programs that are rapidly scaling from development into production. Your primary focus will be tracking and forecasting the cost build-up of hardware programs — understanding how material, labor, and overhead flow through each stage of the product lifecycle and translating that into reliable baselines, forecasts, and variance analysis. You will work closely with Program Managers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Accounting to ensure cost visibility keeps pace with program execution. This role requires someone who can operate autonomously, drive projects from inception to completion, and communicate financial performance clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.What You'll DoOwn program-level cost forecasting and EAC/ETC development for hardware programs transitioning from development to productionBuild and maintain bottoms-up cost models that capture material, labor, overhead, and subcontract elements across the hardware build cycleTrack actuals against baselines, identify variances, and drive root-cause analysis with program teamsSupport the development and improvement of forecasting workflows in FP&A and ERP tools (Oracle, Hyperion EPM, Foundry)Contribute to long-range planning and production rate ramp financial modeling Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and process efficiencyRequired Qualifications1-3 years of experience in FP&A, program finance, or cost analysis — preferably in an environment that manufactures or integrates hardwareBachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and carry projects forward with minimal directionExcellent communication skills — comfortable presenting financial narratives and variance explanations to non-finance stakeholdersMust be authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred QualificationsDoD industry experience or familiarity with government contract cost accounting (FAR/CAS)Security clearance (or ability to obtain one)Exposure to supply chain or manufacturing financeExperience building or managing cost models for physical products (BOM-based costing, production cost build-ups, or similar)Strong understanding of how material, labor, and indirect costs flow through a manufacturing or defense program lifecycleProficiency with financial systems and data tools; experience with ERP platforms (Oracle preferred) is a plusUS Salary Range$77,000 - $102,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: