Finance Manager, RMS

Anduril

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States First seen 1 day, 17 hours ago Last seen 5 hours, 27 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Serves as Finance Manager for Rocket Motor Systems business unit, providing analytical insights and strategic recommendations to drive pricing, cost analysis, portfolio decisions, and resource allocation • Owns long-range financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and complex financial modeling to support strategic initiatives and executive decision-making • Partners cross-functionally with Data, Marketing, Product, Growth, and Engineering teams on major proposals, customer negotiations, contract execution, and operational financial management • Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a strategic advisor rather than a service provider with a "seat at the table" • Leads continuous improvement efforts in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures while presenting executive-level insights to senior leadership at a defense technology company focused on AI and autonomous systems

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

Anduril is looking for a Finance Manager to join our dynamic team and support the rapidly growing Rocket Motor Systems Business. This role will help drive pricing activities, portfolio product analysis, cost structure analysis, market situational awareness, facility expansion, and resource allocation decisions. The Business will rely on this Finance Manager to develop and sustain strong collaborate relationships with internal and external Anduril stakeholders. We are not looking for someone that will just be a service provider but someone that will have a seat at the table and drive strategic & operational growth within Rocket Motor Systems.

ABOUT THE JOB

In practice, this role will support important decisions with analytical insight and strategic and tactical recommendations to drive the long-term success of the business. You will communicate your findings to senior leadership and partner with others to operationalize the hypotheses and takeaways. You will be a driver on all major proposal efforts, customer negotiations, contract execution, strategic planning, and operational financial management practices. This role requires a strong interest in solving puzzles with an ability to recognize patterns and collaborate via cross-functional partnership (Data, Marketing, Product, Growth, and Engineering) to drive effective decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Corporate Long Range Financial Planning & Analysis

Own the long-range budgeting, forecasting, and analysis process, workstreams, and reporting for the consolidated company plan
Drive cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives
Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans
Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures
Lead the SG&A forecasting and planning review cycle and engage in detailed workstreams partnering with corporate functional leaders
Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and drive accountability for spend
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and dashboards to communicate SG&A performance to senior leadership
Analyze trends and risks, offering recommendations to optimize cost structures and improve financial efficiency

Headcount Planning & Workforce Analytics

Create comprehensive headcount and new hiring budgeting plans
Lead the headcount forecasting and reporting process, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals
Partner with People function, Talent Acquisition and department leaders to analyze staffing needs, hiring plans, and workforce costs
Talent acquisition pipeline and capacity management
Support functional leaders to develop workforce plans as part of the annual planning process
Develop and maintain models to project salaries, benefits, and personnel-related expenses, ensuring accuracy in financial planning
Define productivity metrics by segment and role within each function
Office and site utilization monitoring, tracking and planning
Support workforce scenario planning, analyzing the financial impact of different hiring strategies and organizational changes
Track actuals vs. forecast for headcount, compensation, and benefits, providing insights on variances and trends

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA) is a plus
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A, investment banking or consulting environment
Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a finance function
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner
Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (i.e. Anaplan, Netsuite, Oracle, Foundry)
Must be authorized to work in the United States

US Salary Range

$111,000—$147,000 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.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Mid
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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