Finance Director, Advanced Effects

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Finance & Accounting : Finance : Finance

Finance Director for the Air Dominance & Strike division of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company. This role will oversee the P&L for Advanced Effects, including R&D, financial planning, program finance, strategic finance, and pricing. The position requires a seasoned finance leader to manage product and program-level finance teams, drive financial performance, and develop strategies for top and bottom-line impact. The company utilizes AI, computer vision, and autonomy in its defense systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own business line financial performance (full P&L and Balance Sheet) and reporting
  2. Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets and oversee the preparation of product- and program-level financial reporting.
  3. Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with forecasts, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.
  4. Partner with senior AD&S and corporate finance leaders to identify and implement ways to improve business performance and finance systems, tools and processes.
  5. Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within an FP&A or consulting environment
  • Track record of owning a full P&L (revenue, cost, margin, OpEx and cash) for a business or business unit, product line, or portfolio of $100M+ in revenue, with direct accountability for financial performance to executive leadership
  • Experience in strategic finance activities such as investment business case development, IRAD portfolio prioritization, make/buy analyses, and long-range strategic planning that directly influenced business growth or market entry decisions
  • Proven ability to serve as a trusted financial advisor to a General Manager or business line executive, translating financial insights into actionable business strategy and influencing operational decisions beyond the finance function
  • Experience in government contracting with direct customer engagement, including participation in program reviews, contract negotiations, and financial status reporting to government stakeholders
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling and data analysis tools, and experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e. Anaplan, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs and strategic initiatives in a finance function
  • Intellectually curious
  • Highly technical
  • Critical thinker
  • Results-oriented
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Creative problem-solver
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
  • Excited by large breadth of problems
  • Confidence to execute in highly visible and accountable positions
  • Must be security clearance eligible
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

Nice to have

  • MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus

What the JD emphasized

  • Own business line financial performance (full P&L and Balance Sheet) and reporting
  • Track record of owning a full P&L (revenue, cost, margin, OpEx and cash) for a business or business unit, product line, or portfolio of $100M+ in revenue, with direct accountability for financial performance to executive leadership.
  • Experience in government contracting with direct customer engagement, including participation in program reviews, contract negotiations, and financial status reporting to government stakeholders.