Lead Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. We bring together the expertise, technology, and business models of leading 21st-century companies to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology in the military.

Responsibilities

• Own reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering for multiple SG&A departments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Corporate Operations and Accounting, to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance, preparing reports, scenarios, and projections based on this analysis
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Support cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
• Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators
• Build comprehensive financial models to support strategic initiatives and decision-making
• Conduct sensitivity analysis of impacts driven by various risks and opportunities
• Develop analytics and automations to drive insights into business trends and performance
• Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
• Understand the underlying reasons, drivers, second-order impacts, and interconnected effects of financial trends
• Serve as subject matter expert on drivers, project codes, variance analysis, commentary, and GL hygiene
• Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management
• Develop insightful presentations that clearly communicate complex financial data through easy-to-digest visuals and commentary
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA/MS or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA, FMVA, CMA) is a plus
• 3-7 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a finance, corporate FP&A, investment banking, or consulting environment
• Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance function
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e., Anaplan, NetSuite, Oracle, Foundry)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Strong business partnering and financial analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems

Benefits

The 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:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Free access to technology, intellectual property, and organizational security

Pay

$129,000—$150,000 USD

Schedule

N/A