Director of Finance, Production

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

9h•$191,000 - $253,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of Finance to partner with Global Manufacturing. This role will build-out a high power team to help drive forward-looking pricing activities, portfolio analysis, cost structure optimization, market and situational awareness, and enterprise resource allocation decisions. The successful candidate will build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, playing an active role in shaping strategy rather than functioning solely as a service provider. This is a highly visible, cross functional leadership position. You will support Anduril’s rapid growth and most critical business decisions through analytical insight, financial expertise, and strategic recommendations. You’ll be embedded as a thought partner to senior leadership, with responsibilities like, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, marketing, product, and growth teams to optimize cost management, pricing, and financial strategies. This person will be responsible for building and leading a high-power team that will drive cross-functional business case analyses, operational execution of the Production org, capital allocation, and product profitability. This role requires a first-principles mindset, ownership mentality, and comfort working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Business or equivalent experience.
10+ years of finance experience in manufacturing finance, hardware operations/engineering, government contracting, with 5+ years in leadership.
Strong financial modeling, cost analysis, and analytical skills with precision in dissecting complex quantitative problems.
Proven experience influencing senior leadership and supporting Board-level decision-making.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
Intellectually curious, results-oriented, and comfortable in ambiguous, high-visibility roles.
Track record of driving transformation, continuous improvement, and measurable bottom-line impact.
Must be a U.S. Person (due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information and facilities).

Responsibilities

End to end financial management of Global Manufacturing execution; inclusive but not limited to, Product profitability, Production attainment, resource allocation, Cash management
Lead planning and execution of financials and resource analysis across functions such as engineering, supply chain, program management, and operations.
Develop long term cost management and reduction programs, including product profitability roadmaps for new technologies.
Own forecasting models and build bottoms up, data-driven financial impact analyses (segmentation, pricing optimization, cost of goods sold).
Compile, review, and present budgets, cost allocations, performance dashboards, and KPI health metrics.
Provide customer program reporting, including invoicing, monthly financials, incurred cost proposals, and backlog reviews.
Translate A/B testing and product experimentation into forecasted profitability and unit-economics.
Develop post-launch monitoring and optimization plans.
Champion financial transparency, risk/sensitivity assessments, and executive decision support.
Define and deploy global methodologies, standards, and finance transformation initiatives for consistency and automation.
Deliver continuous improvement by implementing best-in-class data visualization and reporting tools.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.