Head of Corporate Finance

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$253,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $210k
This role $294k
$149k most similar roles pay here $356k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $173,612–$246,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $294k versus about $210k 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Corporate Finance

The Head of Corporate Finance will lead the financial planning engine for a rapidly scaling defense technology company. This role sits at the intersection of corporate finance, division finance, and the executive leadership team to translate complex data into actionable narratives. The successful candidate will own the annual operating plan, manage forecasting across all business units, and oversee capital deployment for R&D initiatives and production capacity. Key responsibilities include building investor reporting materials, managing headcount and cash targets, and collaborating with production teams on facility build-outs and inventory requirements. Essential skills include expertise in hardware and product economics, such as unit cost and gross margin analysis, alongside experience in manufacturing finance and IPO readiness. The role requires a strategic partner capable of navigating the complexities of building physical products within the defense industry.

What you'll do

  • Own the company's financial model, including annual operating plans and rolling forecasts across all business units.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear narratives for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and investors.
  • Hire, lead, and develop a team of FP&A and business-partner finance professionals.
  • Convert strategic plans into actionable headcount, capital, and cash targets to hold the organization accountable.
  • Collaborate with Production Finance on capacity decisions, including facility build-outs, tooling, and inventory requirements.
  • Conduct monthly C-suite business reviews to drive decision-making and operational changes.
  • Establish high standards of financial rigor to prepare the organization for public company reporting and forecasting.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 15+ years of progressive finance experience including FP&A leadership during significant growth.
  • Must have experience managing full planning cycles, including long-range planning, annual operating plans, and rolling forecasts.
  • Must possess a strong command of hardware and product economics, including unit cost, gross margin, and working capital.
  • Must have experience preparing materials for and presenting to the C-suite, Board of Directors, and institutional investors.
  • Must have a track record of hiring, developing finance teams, and implementing scalable systems.
  • Must be able to act as a strategic business partner across engineering, manufacturing, and G&A organizations.
  • Must be fluent in financial details with the ability to build models and defend key assumptions.
  • Must have U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain a security clearance.

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