Finance Associate: Cost Modeling for Advanced Defense

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Engineering Finance Associate in Costa Mesa to own cost estimations for products from concept to development. You will partner with leadership to translate engineering problems into quantitative measures with a financial lens.

You will build and refine financial models, manage multiple stakeholders, and present cost analyses to senior leadership. A strong math background and Excel fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing finance, engineering finance, or an engineering role.
• Strong understanding of mathematics or model building.
• Strong analytical aptitude with a numerical mindset.
• Ability to execute analyses quickly in Excel.
• Ability to quantify complex, ambiguous problems.
• Interest in engineering design and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Own development and production cost estimations for new products from concept to development.
• Translate engineering problems into quantitative measures with a financial perspective.
• Build and improve financial models and data-driven frameworks.
• Project manage across stakeholders and communicate with senior leadership.
• Create should-cost models from data gathering to presenting findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Mathematics

Model building

Analytical thinking

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Engineering Finance Associate in Costa Mesa to own cost estimations for products from concept to development. You will partner with leadership to translate engineering problems into quantitative measures with a financial lens.

You will build and refine financial models, manage multiple stakeholders, and present cost analyses to senior leadership. A strong math background and Excel fluency are essential.