Financial Analyst II

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike Business Line within the Maritime Division. You will track and forecast the cost build-up of hardware programs, from development through production, focusing on material, labor, and overhead as they flow through the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Program Managers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Accounting to maintain cost visibility and provide baselines, forecasts, and variance analyses to cross-functional

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of FP&A, program finance, or cost analysis experience in a hardware environment.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial narratives to non-finance stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Own program-level cost forecasting and EAC/ETC development for hardware programs transitioning to production.
• Build and maintain bottoms-up cost models capturing material, labor, overhead, and subcontract elements.
• Track actuals against baselines, identify variances, and drive root-cause analysis with program teams.
• Support forecasting workflows in FP&A and ERP tools (Oracle, Hyperion EPM, Foundry).
• Contribute to long-range planning and production rate ramp financial modeling; improve reporting accuracy and data integrity.

Skills

FP&A experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion EPM

Foundry

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Maritime Dominance division builds advanced autonomous undersea vehicle systems designed to deter, compel, and defeat adversaries at scale. Our portfolio including platforms like Dive-LD and Copperhead spans high-performance multi-mission undersea vehicles purpose-built for contested environments and hyper-scale production. The Maritime Finance team provides the financial infrastructure to support programs as they scale from rapid development through production ramp, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program leadership to maintain cost visibility and financial rigor across a fast-growing portfolio.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Financial Analyst, you will provide dedicated finance support to the Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike Business Line within the Maritime Division. This portfolio spans cutting-edge AUV programs that are rapidly scaling from development into production. Your primary focus will be tracking and forecasting the cost build-up of hardware programs understanding how material, labor, and overhead flow through each stage of the product lifecycle and translating that into reliable baselines, forecasts, and variance analysis.

You will work closely with Program Managers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Accounting to ensure cost visibility keeps pace with program execution. This role requires someone who can operate autonomously, drive projects from inception to completion, and communicate financial performance clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

WHAT YOU019LL DO

• Own program-level cost forecasting and EAC/ETC development for hardware programs transitioning from development to production
• Build and maintain bottoms-up cost models that capture material, labor, overhead, and subcontract elements across the hardware build cycle
• Track actuals against baselines, identify variances, and drive root-cause analysis with program teams
• Support the development and improvement of forecasting workflows in FP&A and ERP tools (Oracle, Hyperion EPM, Foundry)
• Contribute to long-range planning and production rate ramp financial modeling Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, data integrity, and process efficiency

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, program finance, or cost analysis preferably in an environment that manufactures or integrates hardware
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and carry projects forward with minimal direction
• Excellent communication skills comfortable presenting financial narratives and variance explanations to non-finance stakeholders
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• DoD industry experience or familiarity with government contract cost accounting (FAR/CAS)
• Security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
• Exposure to supply chain or manufacturing finance
• Experience building or managing cost models for physical products (BOM-based costing, production cost build-ups, or similar)
• Strong understanding of how material, labor, and indirect costs flow through a manufacturing or defense program lifecycle
• Proficiency with financial systems and data tools; experience with ERP platforms (Oracle preferred) is a plus

US Salary Range

$77,000 - $102,000 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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you 1re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.