Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Anduril 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 TEAMAnduril’s Tactical Reconnaissance & Strike (TRS) Finance group is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and support the Small Drones business line. This role will own core FP&A responsibilities (close insights, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting) while partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Program Management, Growth, and Contracts to improve execution, investment decisions, and overall business performance.We are not looking for someone that will just be a service provider but someone that will have a seat at the table and drive strategic & operational growth within Small Drones—helping build a scalable financial operating system for a rapidly evolving Small Drones analytics portfolio.You will lead business line forecasting, budgeting, and performance management, and communicate your findings to senior leadership. You will partner cross-functionally to operationalize hypotheses, take action, and continuously improve financial and operational rigor.This role requires a strong interest in solving puzzles with an ability to recognize patterns and collaborate via cross-functional partnership to drive effective decision-making. WHAT YOU’LL DOBusiness Line FP&A (Forecasting, Budgeting, Close Insights)Own the Small Drones financial operating rhythm: monthly close insights, forecasting, and variance drivers tied to engineering delivery and customer milestonesLead annual and quarterly planning cycles, including target setting, resource allocation, and performance tracking against business objectivesDevelop executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and narratives for AD&S leadership to drive decision-makingPartner with cross-functional leaders to surface risks and opportunities early and drive corrective actionsUnit Economics, Cost Structure, and Scaling AnalysisDevelop and maintain business-line models to quantify unit economics (Analytics + integration + support), margin drivers, and scaling assumptionsAnalyze cost drivers across labor, infrastructure, test, security/compliance, and field support to improve predictability and efficiencySupport build/buy/partner decisions and quantify ROI for tooling, infrastructure, and capability investmentsHeadcount Planning & Workforce AnalyticsCreate comprehensive headcount and new hiring budgeting plans aligned to roadmap delivery and program commitmentsLead the headcount forecasting and reporting process, ensuring alignment with financial, operational and technical goalsPartner with People function, Talent Acquisition and department leaders to analyze staffing needs, hiring plans, and workforce costsSupport functional leaders to develop workforce plans as part of the annual planning processDevelop and maintain models to project salaries, benefits, and personnel-related expenses, ensuring accuracy in financial planningTrack actuals vs. forecast for headcount, compensation, and benefits, providing insights on variances and trendsIRAD & Internal Investment ManagementPartner closely with Small Drones engineering and product leaders to create comprehensive budgeting plans for IRAD programs and strategic initiativesManage IRAD budget tracking, including burn, staffing mix, milestone outcomes, and post-gate spend visibilitySupport trade studies for where to invest IRAD vs. customer-funded development to accelerate product maturity and repeatabilityProgram / Customer Execution Finance (Plus: Proposals and Pricing Support)Support program performance management by tracking actuals vs. provide actionable insights to Program Management and Engineering leadersDevelop metrics and a monitoring plan to ensure effective implementation of program financial plans while identifying ways to continually improve performanceSupport pricing strategy and proposal development for Small Drones pursuits as needed, including modeling scope assumptions and post-award baseline set-upPartner with Growth, Contracts, and Program teams to support deal constructs, assumptions, and change management to improve deliverability and financial outcomesProcess Improvement and ToolingEstablish and continuously improve reporting processes and tools to increase transparency, speed, and decision qualityDrive process improvements across planning, forecasting, and performance management; standardize recurring deliverables where possibleREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus5+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A, investment banking or consulting environmentExperience supporting program finance, program execution cadence, or defense contracting environments is a plusExperience supporting proposals, pricing, or deal finance in a cross-functional environment is a plusExperience in analytics, aerospace, defense, or adjacent complex product environments is a plusStrong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimizationAdvanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis toolsDemonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance functionExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable mannerProven track record of managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environmentAbility to work autonomously with minimal direction, take ownership of ambiguous workstreams, and drive deliverables to completionExperience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e. Anaplan, Oracle, Foundry)Must be authorized to work in the United StatesUS Salary Range$129,000—$147,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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