Program Financial Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Program Financial Analyst for its Space business line. You will handle EAC budgeting, income statement and balance sheet forecasting, and internal reporting while collaborating with program management and leadership to ensure commitments are met.

You will analyze contract margins, prepare regular financial reports, and support long-range planning. The role requires the ability to work across teams in a fast-growing defense tech company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience as a financial analyst or related finance/accounting role.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate financial performance and variance analysis to stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with program management to develop ETC forecasts and EAC integrity.
• Analyze and monitor contract and product profit margins.
• Forecast income statement and balance sheet by contract and business line.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc financial reporting for program management and leadership.
• Review month-end close output for revenue accuracy against contracts.
• Support quarterly business reviews and long-range planning.
• Create reports and dashboards in FP&A and ERP tools (Oracle ERP/EPM, Foundry).
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting tools and procedures.
• Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analyses for finance.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Financial systems proficiency

AI workflow awareness

Education

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

2-4 years financial analyst experience

Job description

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's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested war-fighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Program Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for EAC budgeting and maintenance, income statement and balance sheet forecasting, and internal reporting requirements under the Anduril Space business line. In this role you will support multiple priorities in parallel and interact closely with program management, functional stakeholders, and business line leadership to ensure Anduril is delivering on its financial commitments.

You should be comfortable supporting and explaining financial drivers and variance analysis to cross-functional teams and executives. This is a critical role in a fast-growing company that is looking for problem solvers and innovators.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work with program management to develop and maintain ETC forecasts and EAC integrity
• Analyze and monitor contract and product profit margins
• Forecast income statement and balance sheet by contract and business line
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc financial reporting for program management and business line leadership
• Review the month-end close output for the business line, ensuring monthly revenue is appropriate and reflects actual performance on the contracts
• Support quarterly business reviews, long-range planning, and other management data calls
• Creation of reports and automated dashboards in FP&A and ERP tools (e.g., Oracle ERP/EPM and Foundry)
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures
• Look around the corner to mitigate future potential issues and implement best practices and process improvements
• Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis in support of the finance department and company initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience as a financial analyst or related finance/accounting role
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure
• Able to understand and communicate financial performance and variance analysis to stakeholders
• Customer service mindset
• Acute understanding of Financial Systems, data management, and complex modeling
• Understanding of AI-driven workflows and models is a plus
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

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:

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.