Finance Manager

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

12d•$129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Finance Manager with 5- 8 years of experience to join our Corporate FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic storytelling, using financial analysis and modeling to drive insights and influence business decisions. This individual will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and analysis capability with Anduril’s core businesses, synthesizing large amounts of data to guide executive decision-making, and optimize financial performance.

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant experience in Investor Relations, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance/FP&A, or Strategy.
Strong financial acumen and proficiency in Excel/financial modeling
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong executive presence and the ability to work seamlessly cross-functionally.
Intellectually curious - you seek to understand the why behind the numbers and dive into the operations as needed.
Creative problem-solver - able to identify obstacles, present viable solutions, and create systems to improve future processes.
Strategic storytelling with message discipline; crafting clear, executive ready narratives leveraging multiple datasets.
Action oriented with end-to-end process ownership and high-quality work despite tight deadlines.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Preferred to have DoD and/or Tech industry experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

Set the Cadence: Create the financial operating calendar rhythm (monthly, quarterly, annually), internal team templates and deliverables, executive presentation preparation/dry-runs, and engage buy-in and alignment from cross functional partners ahead of executive communications
Craft the Narrative: Translate complex financial data into compelling strategic narratives for the C-Suite and CFO, explaining the "why" behind our performance, highlighting key trends, and framing insights to drive critical decision-making.
Be a Strategic Partner: Partner closely with finance leaders in each Division to understand key operational drivers, analyze performance against plan, and provide insightful commentary that adds critical context to consolidated results.
Build for Scale: Continuously improve and scale our financial consolidation, reporting, and forecasting infrastructure, developing robust processes and models that can keep pace with Anduril’s dynamic growth.
Lead Ad-Hoc Strategic Projects: Tackle high-priority, ad-hoc strategic finance projects for senior leadership, providing rigorous, data-driven analysis on complex business questions to deliver actionable recommendations.

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.