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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.
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As the Finance Manager, SG&A Finance, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to corporate functions while leading a team of analysts to manage enterprise-level labor and workforce planning. You will be responsible for driving SG&A financial performance through management reporting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning. Your daily work involves building scalable frameworks for headcount forecasting, developing labor cost models, performing variance analysis, and creating executive-level financial reports. You will also manage compensation planning cycles and establish a single source of truth for workforce data. The role requires expertise in FP&A, corporate finance, and SG&A cost structures. Key skills include experience with ERP platforms, financial planning systems, and government contract cost accounting principles like FAR/DCAA. This position addresses the complexities of managing corporate costs and workforce investments within the defense and aerospace industry.
Serve as a strategic finance partner to SG&A departments by providing financial guidance and spend visibility.
Own enterprise headcount planning and forecasting while building scalable frameworks for the company's growth.
Develop labor cost models and scenario analyses to support workforce expansion across all functions.
Manage SG&A budget ownership, perform variance analysis, and identify opportunities for spending efficiency.
Create workforce cost analytics and benchmark productivity metrics against defense and high-growth tech peers.
Systematize workforce data with HR and IT teams to establish a single source of truth.
Lead annual headcount and compensation planning cycles, including merit increases and promotion budgeting.
Manage and develop a team of analysts while creating executive-level financial reports for senior leadership.
What we're looking for
Must be a U.S. Person due to export controlled information requirements.
7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience managing or leading a team.
Experience as a finance business partner to corporate or SG&A functions.
Experience designing financial reporting, planning processes, or allocation models at an enterprise level.
Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear narratives for executive audiences.
Experience with financial planning systems, ERP platforms, and enterprise data management.
MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferred); experience with government contract cost accounting (FAR/DCAA) and defense background (preferred).
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