Finance Associate, Product

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$98,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The manufacturing finance team is responsible for overseeing the financial execution of our Global Manufacturing Organization. We are the intersection between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance as it relates to production; we leverage data and business relationships to drive towards the best financial outcome for Anduril. You get to partner with Anduril’s functional and business leaders by providing key insights on demand signals, production attainment, resource allocation, and Product profitability. We are seeking a Manufacturing Finance Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join our Manufacturing Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, experience in operations or hardware environments., and capable of building strong business relations with internal customers. This individual will directly own financials for a given product portfolio, guiding strategic decision-making, and optimizing financial performance. The successful candidate will play an active role in shaping strategy rather than functioning solely as a service provider – the deeper you go the better your results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or technical background (Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations) is a plus.
You have 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing finance, business unit finance, management consulting, investment banking, or similar.
You have a strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts.
You have strong analytical aptitude.
You intuitively think about problems in terms of numbers.
You are comfortable communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role can at-times require comms to large groups and senior leadership.
You enjoy working at a place where no one minds if you leave early one day to go to an appointment or run an errand, but you also don’t mind responding to Slacks in the evening while you’re watching Netflix.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

End to end financial management of production execution: including, but not limited to, headcount, cash/working capital, demand planning, standard costing, production attainment, and managing product margins.
Establish transparency into material cost for existing and future Anduril products.
Work cross functionally with Division Finance and Manufacturing Functional teams to own consolidation of Product Revenue and costing models, business case analyses, and decision making frameworks.
Build novel financial frameworks for thinking through operational decisions, including but not limited to manufacturing, supply chain, etc.
Support cross-functional teams with tradeoff studies to achieve sustainable unit economics.
Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
Adopt Standardized data model, but tailor to the needs of your respective Product portfolio
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy.
Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.

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.