Anduril Industries

Senior Financial Analyst, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries$129K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, program finance, or cost analysis, ideally in hardware manufacturing or integration
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Experience in building or managing cost models for physical products
  • Strong understanding of cost flows in manufacturing or defense program lifecycles
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting financial data to non-finance stakeholders
  • Proficiency with financial systems and data tools, ERP experience is a plus
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • Own program-level cost forecasting and EAC/ETC development for transitioning hardware programs
  • Build and maintain detailed cost models covering all cost elements
  • Track actual costs against baselines and perform variance analysis
  • Deliver monthly program financial reports and present them to management
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Accounting for cost reconciliation activities
  • Support the improvement of forecasting workflows in FP&A and ERP tools
  • Assist in pricing and proposal cost volume development
  • Contribute to financial modeling for long-range planning and production rate increase

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at minimal costs to employees
  • Support in health and recovery
  • Opportunities for equity grants and career development
  • Flexible work environment and emphasis on employee well-being
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) division builds advanced autonomous air vehicles and munitions systems designed to deter, compel, and defeat adversaries at scale. Our portfolio - including platforms like Fury and Barracuda - spans high-performance multi-mission air vehicles purpose-built for contested environments and hyper-scale production. The AD&S Finance team provides the financial infrastructure to support programs as they scale from rapid development through production ramp, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and program leadership to maintain cost visibility and financial rigor across a fast-growing portfolio.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide dedicated program finance support to the Advanced Effects Business Line within the Air Dominance & Strike Division. This portfolio spans cutting-edge missile programs that are rapidly scaling from development into production. Your primary focus will be tracking and forecasting the cost build-up of hardware products - understanding how material, labor, and overhead flow through each stage of the product lifecycle and translating that into reliable baselines, forecasts, and variance analysis.

You will work closely with Program Managers, Supply Chain, and Accounting to ensure cost visibility keeps pace with program execution. This role requires someone who can operate autonomously, drive projects from inception to completion, and communicate financial performance clearly to cross-functional stakeholders. You will also help the team navigate ongoing data and systems challenges as we mature our ERP and forecasting tool environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own program-level cost forecasting and EAC/ETC development for hardware programs transitioning from development to production
  • Build and maintain bottoms-up cost models that capture material, labor, overhead, and subcontract elements across the hardware build cycle
  • Track actuals against baselines, identify variances, and drive root-cause analysis with program and supply chain teams
  • Deliver monthly program financial reporting and present performance narratives to program management and business line leadership
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Accounting to reconcile procurement activity, inventory movements, and cost postings
  • Support the development and improvement of forecasting workflows in FP&A and ERP tools (Oracle, Anaplan, Foundry)
  • Assist in pricing activities and proposal cost volume development
  • Contribute to long-range planning and production rate ramp financial modeling
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and process efficiency
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, program finance, or cost analysis - preferably in an environment that manufactures or integrates hardware
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Experience building or managing cost models for physical products (BOM-based costing, production cost build-ups, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of how material, labor, and indirect costs flow through a manufacturing or defense program lifecycle
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and carry projects forward with minimal direction
  • Excellent communication skills - comfortable presenting financial narratives and variance explanations to non-finance stakeholders
  • Proficiency with financial systems and data tools; experience with ERP platforms (Oracle preferred) is a plus
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • DoD industry experience or familiarity with government contract cost accounting (FAR/CAS)
  • Security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
  • Experience navigating ERP transitions or standing up new forecasting tools
  • Exposure to supply chain or procurement finance


US Salary Range

$129,000-$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:

Benefits

At 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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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