ABOUT THE JOBAs a Finance Manager of SG&A Finance, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to corporate functions while owning the enterprise-level view of labor and workforce planning. You will drive SG&A financial performance through business partnership, management reporting, and the financial inputs that support annual budgeting and long-range planning. You will manage a team of analysts and set the standard for how SG&A spend-particularly our investment in people-is planned, measured, and optimized across the enterprise.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Serve as a finance business partner to SG&A departments, providing financial guidance, spend visibility, and decision support to functional leaders
- Own enterprise headcount planning and forecasting, building the frameworks and processes that scale with a hypergrowth defense technology company
- Develop and maintain labor cost models, scenario analysis, and workforce ramp plans to support scaling across all functions
- Drive SG&A budget ownership and variance analysis, partnering with department leads to manage spend and identify efficiency opportunities
- Build workforce cost analytics and benchmarking against defense, aerospace, and high-growth tech peers, including productivity metrics such as revenue per employee, ACV per employee, and department ratio analysis
- Align workforce investments with business strategy, growth objectives, and government contract requirements
- Systematize workforce data to establish a single source of truth, partnering with HR, IT, and Finance to ensure data integrity and drive automation
- Own annual headcount and compensation planning cycles, including merit increase, promotion budgeting, and contingent workforce spend management
- Create executive-level financial models and reporting across SG&A and workforce; lead monthly presentations to business partners and senior leadership
- Lead and develop a team of analysts, setting expectations and creating room for growth
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field, with at least 2 years managing or leading a team
- Experience as a finance business partner to corporate or SG&A functions
- Strong understanding of SG&A cost structures, workforce planning, and how corporate costs connect to divisional and program performance
- 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
- Proven ability to operate with significant autonomy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Experience with government contract cost accounting (FAR/DCAA) and labor allocation principles
- Background in defense, aerospace, or government contracting
- Familiarity with workforce benchmarking, cost allocation methodologies, and organizational design analytics
US Salary Range
$150,000-$171,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
