Opportunities in Reston, United States

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. As a Finance Manger you will be responsible for business line financials under Anduril Frontier Systems Division.  This role will lead a team to own core FP&A responsibilities (close insights, income statement and balance sheet forecasting, EAC budgeting, and executive reporting) while partnering closely with business line program management and engineering leadership. This role will require you to understand programmatic and business line OpEx performance and translate that to achievable financial plans and forecasts. TS/SCI clearance desired. WHAT YOU’LL DO Business Line FP&A (Forecasting, Budgeting, Close Insights) Own financial operating rhythm: monthly close insights, forecasting, and variance drivers Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles, including target setting, resource allocation, and performance tracking against business objectives Develop executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and narratives for AFS leadership to drive decision-making Partner with cross-functional leaders to surface risks and opportunities early and drive corrective actions IRAD & Internal Investment Management Partner closely with business line leadership to create comprehensive budgeting plans for IRAD programs and strategic initiatives Manage IRAD budget tracking, including burn, staffing mix, milestone outcomes, and post-gate spend visibility Program / Customer Execution Finance (Plus: Proposals and Pricing Support) Support program performance management by tracking actuals vs. forecast for key cost elements and deliverables; provide actionable insights to Program Management and Engineering leaders Develop metrics and a monitoring plan to ensure effective implementation of program financial plans while identifying ways to continually improve performance Support pricing strategy and proposal development for pursuits as needed, including modeling scope assumptions and post-award baseline set-up Partner with Growth, Contracts, and Program teams to support deal constructs, assumptions, and change management to improve deliverability and financial outcome Process Improvement and Tooling Establish and continuously improve reporting processes and tools to increase transparency, speed, and decision quality Drive process improvements across planning, forecasting, and performance management; standardize recurring deliverables where possible REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus 4+ years experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A Ability to operate independently in a fast paced environment Experience supporting program finance, program execution cadence, or defense contracting environments is a plus Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure Able to understand and communicate financial performance and variance analysis to stakeholders Customer service mindset Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools   US Salary Range $129,000 — $171,000 USD 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:     Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.  For more information, Explore Our Benefits .   Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests:  Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .  Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:  If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:  Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to  contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.   Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .     By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.