Senior Program Finance Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Program Finance Manager

The Senior Program Finance Manager, ADS joins the Air Dominance & Strike team to provide end-to-end financial leadership for a portfolio of complex commercial and U.S. Government programs. This role involves managing program performance across various contract types, including CPFF, FFP, and T&M. Key responsibilities include leading EAC and forecast governance, performing margin and COGS analysis, managing inventory impacts, and developing executive-ready insights to ensure predictable financial outcomes from award through closeout. The candidate will build scalable processes, tools, and dashboards while mentoring a team of analysts. Required skills include advanced Excel modeling, ERP systems, and experience with EVM tools like Deltek Cobra or project management software like Microsoft Project. The role addresses the challenge of scaling program finance for autonomous aircraft and mission autonomy software as they move from development into production and sustainment.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end financial performance for a portfolio of complex commercial and government contracts.
  • Lead EAC and forecast governance by establishing standards, performing variance analysis, and tracking risks.
  • Partner with Program Management and Contracts to manage CLIN structures, funding, billing, and reporting.
  • Drive production and unit-economics insights including margin analysis, COGS, and inventory impacts.
  • Develop annual operating plans and long-range plans to align program outlooks with leadership commitments.
  • Execute performance management using EVM metrics to interpret variances and prepare for audits.
  • Build scalable financial processes, tools, and dashboards to support rapid organizational growth.
  • Manage and mentor a team of analysts while ensuring high standards for analytical quality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive experience in DoD/government contract finance or program finance for large, complex programs.
  • Demonstrated ownership of EAC development and forecasting discipline with proactive risk identification.
  • Working knowledge of government contracting fundamentals such as FAR/DFARS concepts.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing or production finance including COGS, inventory, and unit economics in a hardware environment.
  • Advanced Excel modeling skills and strong systems orientation for ERP and reporting tools.
  • Track record of leading cross-functional workstreams with Program, Engineering, Operations, and Contracts stakeholders.
  • Experience with full P&L management, scaling from IRAD to production, or holding DAU Financial Management/PMP certifications (preferred).

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