Finance Director, Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
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This role $222k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $158,562–$247,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $222k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Finance Director, Advanced Effects

The Finance Director for Advanced Effects will lead Anduril's Air Dominance & Strike division finance team, managing financial planning and analysis, program finance, strategic finance, and pricing. This role involves owning the full P&L for a $100M+ revenue portfolio, forecasting budgets, evaluating performance trends, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive business growth. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in FP&A or consulting, with expertise in financial modeling, strategic finance activities, and government contracting. Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial reporting tools like Anaplan and Oracle, and strong communication skills are essential. This position requires a deep understanding of operational and financial challenges, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a commitment to precision and accuracy in complex quantitative analysis.

What you'll do

  • Own business line financial performance including full P&L and Balance Sheet.
  • Manage financial forecasting processes and prepare product-level financial reports.
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with forecasts, analyzing trends.
  • Develop strategies to improve finance systems, tools, and processes in collaboration with leaders.
  • Create data-driven models for segmentation, pricing optimization, scenarios, and financial returns.
  • Hire and develop a dedicated finance team, implementing best practices and flexible finance organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or relevant certification (CPA, CFA) preferred.
  • 8+ years experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within FP&A or consulting.
  • Track record of owning a full P&L for a business unit with $100M+ revenue.
  • Experience in strategic finance activities influencing business growth or market entry decisions.
  • Proven ability to serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior executives.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling tools, and ERP systems like Anaplan, Oracle, SAP.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing programs and strategic initiatives in finance functions.

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