Finance Manager

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.

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.

• 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

• 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