Senior Strategic Finance Analyst in Defense Tech & AI

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst to drive strategic decisions for the Air Dominance & Strike division. The role focuses on investment analyses, long-range business case modeling, strategic transactions, product portfolio construction, and supporting M&A activities.

This role is based in Costa Mesa with in-office work 5 days/week and relocation assistance for new employees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity or other analytical roles.
• Strong ability to critically evaluate opportunities and risks in financials.
• Expert modeling and analytical skills; ability to distill insights for decision-making.
• Excellent storytelling and communication when presenting data insights.

Responsibilities

• Support divisional finance processes and long-range forecasting models for expansion and operations decisions.
• Work on strategic projects including investments, market research, and new business models.
• Create high-quality presentations communicating AD&S financial performance.
• Distill cost drivers and key metrics to support resource allocation and growth planning.
• Identify opportunities across P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet and benchmark against market standards.
• Collaborate with Program Engineering, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Finance to improve financial fidelity.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Business models

Technology interest

Attention to detail

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst to drive strategic decisions for the Air Dominance & Strike division. The role focuses on investment analyses, long-range business case modeling, strategic transactions, product portfolio construction, and supporting M&A activities.

This role is based in Costa Mesa with in-office work 5 days/week and relocation assistance for new employees.