Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate FP&A team. You will partner with SG&A, Corporate Operations and Accounting to build budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term plans while developing robust financial models for strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes cash flow management, balance sheet analysis, and executive‑level reporting, with focus on continuous process improvements and data‑driven insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA/MS or CPA/CFA/FMVA/CMA is a plus.
• 3–7 years of financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting experience in corporate FP&A or related environments.
• Strong Excel, financial modeling and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Monitor performance, variance analysis, and provide executive-level insights.
• Lead process improvements and automation to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support cash flow forecasting and balance sheet management with accurate analytics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/MS or CPA/CFA/FMVA/CMA (plus)

Tools

Anaplan

NetSuite

Oracle

Foundry

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 JOB

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Analyst with 3-7 years of experience to join our Corporate FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business partnering, cash flow management, financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, and process improvement. This individual will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and analysis function, guiding strategic decision-making, and optimizing financial performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SG&A departments, Corporate Operations and Accounting, to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans
  • Analyze current and past financial data and performance, preparing reports, scenarios and projections based on this analysis
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Build comprehensive financial models to support strategic initiatives and decision-making
  • Conduct sensitivity analysis of impacts driven by various risks and opportunities
  • Develop analytics and automations to drive insights into business trends and performance
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
  • Understand the underlying reasons, drivers, second-order impacts, and interconnected effects of financial trends
  • Serve as subject matter expert on drivers, project codes, variance analysis, commentary, and GL hygiene
  • Lead the development of executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management
  • Develop insightful presentations that clearly communicate complex financial data through easy-to-digest visuals and commentary
• Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and enhance reporting accuracy
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures
• Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Management
  • Support cash flow forecasting and management efforts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
  • Conduct thorough balance sheet analyses and report on key financial indicators

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA/MS or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA, FMVA, CMA) is a plus
• 3-7 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a finance, corporate FP&A, investment banking, or consulting environment
• 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

US Salary Range: $99,000 — $130,000 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.