Senior Financial Analyst
Anduril
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
At Anduril Australia we are developing un-crewed maritime and air domain systems that leverage unsupervised autonomy for the delivery of long endurance, multi-mission capability to our customers. These projects, including but not limited to the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) Program.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Analyst to join our Anduril Australia team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program/project control (non-EVMS), especially with manufacturing programs, financial modeling, income statement and balance sheet forecasting and analysis, and top-tier financial reporting. You will touch almost every area of the business including engineering, operations, and growth. In this role, you will support multiple projects and programs in parallel and interact closely with the program management and business line leadership to ensure Anduril is delivering on its financial commitments.
You should be comfortable supporting and explaining financial performance and variance analysis at the contract and product level to cross functional teams and senior leadership. This is a critical role in a high-growth division at a company that is constantly growing and changing.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Contract and product profit margin analysis and surveillance
- Ownership of rolling monthly program and project forecasts, derived by working in-depth with key engineering stakeholders (Product Managers, Program Managers, Engineering Leads, CAMs)
- Monthly distribution of internal management reporting via presentation and written communications
- Work with program management to develop and maintain ETC forecasts and EAC integrity
- Income statement and balance sheet forecasting by contract and business line
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual variance at multiple accounting levels
- Creation of reports and automated dashboards in FP&A and ERP tools (Oracle, Anaplan, and Foundry)
- Support pricing activities
- Ad-hoc support and special products
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems and procedures
- Assist in long-range planning
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a financial analyst or related finance/accounting role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Acute understanding of Financial Systems, data management, and complex modeling
- Intellectually curious - you seek to understand the why behind the numbers
- Proven ability to work successfully in a team-based environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and presentational skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus
- Defence and/or Tech industry experience
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 Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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