Strategic Finance Associate

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The production finance team is responsible for overseeing the intersection between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, as it relates to product cost; we drive towards the best financial outcome for Anduril and pair with our business partners to achieve those results. You get to design cool models but also interact with physical products & factories – the deeper you go the better your results. 

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Strategic Finance Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Production Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling while also challenging business partners on technical topics in supply chain, engineering, and process improvement. This individual will be instrumental in providing financial clarity for various programs, guiding strategic decision-making, and optimizing financial performance. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Establish transparency into material cost for existing and future Anduril products. 
• Lead with the Engineering and Supply Chain teams to develop and implement cost reduction roadmap. 
• Build novel financial frameworks for thinking through operational decisions, including but not limited to manufacturing, supply chain, etc. 
• Support cross-functional teams with tradeoff studies to achieve sustainable unit economics. 
• Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy. 
• Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You have 2-5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or similar.
• You have a strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts. 
• You have strong analytical aptitude. You intuitively think about problems in terms of numbers. 
• You are comfortable communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role can at-times require comms to large groups and senior leadership.

US Salary Range$98,000—$130,000 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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
• Mental H