Finance Manager, Mission Readiness

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$150,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $160k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $156,368–$226,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $191k 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 1768 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1566 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Finance Manager, Mission Readiness

The Finance Manager, Mission Readiness joins the Manufacturing Finance team to oversee financial execution for the Global Manufacturing Organization. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance to drive optimal results for production. You will manage end-to-end financial planning including headcount, capital investment, and cash management while building novel frameworks for manufacturing and product execution strategy. Key responsibilities include performing variance analysis, scenario modeling, Earned Value Management, and developing executive-level reports to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses a background in manufacturing finance or consulting and can navigate complex financial models to achieve sustainable unit economics. Required skills include advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to utilize tools like Salesforce, Coupa, Anaplan, and Palantir Foundry. This role solves critical problems regarding product profitability and operational footprint within a defense technology context.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end financial planning for headcount, capital investment, and cash flow.
  • Develop complex financial models to evaluate various scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
  • Perform in-depth quantitative analyses including variance analysis, trend modeling, and root-cause investigations.
  • Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) for contract integrity.
  • Create novel financial frameworks to guide manufacturing decisions and product execution strategies.
  • Conduct tradeoff studies with cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable unit economics.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and reporting accuracy.
  • Develop executive-level reports to present financial insights and data to senior management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • MBA or technical background in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations (preferred).
  • 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing finance, business unit finance, management consulting, investment banking, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex information clearly.
  • Strong analytical aptitude and ability to think about problems in terms of numbers.
  • Ability to quickly execute analyses in Excel and translate findings to business partners.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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