Finance Manager

Armada; United States; A distancia; USD 121.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary and equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

Dependent care FSAs

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Unlimited PTO

14 paid holidays per year

Descripción de la vacante

Armada is seeking a strategic Finance Manager to partner with Engineering, Product and leadership to drive planning, investment strategy and operational rigor. Focused on R&D, you will own budgeting, forecasting and long-range plans, translating technical roadmaps into financial roadmaps.

You will build scalable FP&A processes, model investments, and guide decision-making. The role offers remote US-based work, equity, and comprehensive benefits within a fast-growing edge/AI infrastructure

Formación

• 5+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R&D, or other technical/business functions preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems (NetSuite, Pigment, or similar) and data tools.
• Advanced Excel proficiency required

Responsabilidades

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Engineering, Product, and other teams.
• Lead budgeting cycles and monthly/quarterly forecast updates.
• Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to improve cost discipline.
• Build scalable reporting frameworks and dashboards for visibility.
• Drive automation and tooling enhancements across FP&A systems.
• Translate technical roadmaps into financial plans and models.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Cross-functional partnership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

MBA

CPA/CFA

Herramientas

NetSuite

Pigment

Descripción del empleo

Armada is thehyperscalerfor the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,scaleand sovereignty. Namedone of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companiesandtothe CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including FoundersFund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell,Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edgeAI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-savvy Finance Manager to partner closely with Engineering, Product, and our leadership teams to drive financial planning, investment strategy, and operational rigor across the business, with a primary focus on R&D. This role will report to the Director of Strategic Finance and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support. You will play a key role in informing how Armada allocates resources and invests in innovation.

Location.

This role is remote-based on the continental US.

What You'll Do

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Engineering, Product, and other business teams
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and relevant accounting considerations (e.g., capitalization policies)
• Partner with broader teams (GTM,RevOps, Strategic Finance) to ensure alignment across company plans
• Own financial planning for key functions, with a primary focus on R&D, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to translate technical roadmaps into financial plans
• Develop and track key metrics (e.g., cost efficiency, headcount productivity)
• Evaluate new product initiatives, infrastructure investments, and key business opportunities through detailed financial models and business cases
• Support prioritization of resources across competing initiatives
• Conduct scenario analysis to inform trade-offs between growth, cost, and operational efficiency

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Lead budgeting cycles and monthly/quarterly forecast updates for supported functions
• Analyze variances andprovideactionable insights to improve cost discipline and predictability
• Partner with business leaders to track performance against financial targets

Process Improvement & Scaling

• Build scalable processes, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support financial visibility and decision-making
• Improve visibility into spend, hiring, and investment performance
• Drive automation and tooling enhancements across FP&A systems
• strategic thinker who can connect technical investments to financial outcomes
• hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and creates structure where none exists
• strong partner who can influence without authority and collaborate with technical teams
• detail-oriented operator who can balance precision with speed in a fast-paced environment
• self-starter with a bias for action and ownership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree inFinance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R&D, or other technical/business functions preferred
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment
• Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts is a plus
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite,Pigment, or similar) and data tools
• Advanced Excelproficiencyrequired

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the startingbase salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.

• Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $139,290 – $174,110
• Tier 3 (other cities): $115,070 - $143,830

Final compensation will bedeterminedby experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

Compensation: $121,120 USD - $151,400 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset.You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver.You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player.You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven.Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.