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. #### WHAT YOU’LL DO
Business Line FP&A (Forecasting, Budgeting, Close Insights)
Own the Small Drones financial operating rhythm: monthly close insights, forecasting, and variance drivers tied to engineering delivery and customer milestones
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 AD&S leadership to drive decision-making
Partner with cross-functional leaders to surface risks and opportunities early and drive corrective actions
Unit Economics, Cost Structure, and Scaling Analysis
Develop and maintain business-line models to quantify unit economics (Analytics + integration + support), margin drivers, and scaling assumptions
Analyze cost drivers across labor, infrastructure, test, security/compliance, and field support to improve predictability and efficiency
Support build/buy/partner decisions and quantify ROI for tooling, infrastructure, and capability investments
Headcount Planning & Workforce Analytics
Create comprehensive headcount and new hiring budgeting plans aligned to roadmap delivery and program commitments
Lead the headcount forecasting and reporting process, ensuring alignment with financial, operational and technical goals
Partner with People function, Talent Acquisition and department leaders to analyze staffing needs, hiring plans, and workforce costs
Support functional leaders to develop workforce plans as part of the annual planning process
Develop and maintain models to project salaries, benefits, and personnel-related expenses, ensuring accuracy in financial planning
Track actuals vs. forecast for headcount, compensation, and benefits, providing insights on variances and trends
IRAD & Internal Investment Management
Partner closely with Small Drones engineering and product leaders 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
Support trade studies for where to invest IRAD vs. customer-funded development to accelerate product maturity and repeatability
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 Small Drones 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 outcomes
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
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A, investment banking or consulting environment
Experience supporting program finance, program execution cadence, or defense contracting environments is a plus
Experience supporting proposals, pricing, or deal finance in a cross-functional environment is a plus
Experience in analytics, aerospace, defense, or adjacent complex product environments is a plus
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
Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction, take ownership of ambiguous workstreams, and drive deliverables to completion
Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e. Anaplan, Oracle, Foundry)
Must be authorized to work in the United States
US Salary Range
$111,000—$147,000 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
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**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. ###
