Strategic Program Finance Lead

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus eligibility

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Program Finance Analyst to support financial execution, forecasting, and analysis across key programs. This hands-on role partners with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance leadership to provide visibility into program performance and guide informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will drive forecasting, EAC development, variance analysis, and risk management while improving program reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, with government contracting or manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP).
• Strong Power BI knowledge and data visualization.
• Understanding of financial statements and business metrics.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
• Partner closely with Program Management and Aircraft Ops teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planning
• Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using Power BI and Excel
• Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reporting
• Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes
• Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysis
• Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trends
• Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC updates
• Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial analysis

US GAAP

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communicator

Education

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

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Vena planning tool

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Program Finance Analyst to support financial execution, forecasting, and analysis across key programs. This hands-on role partners with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance leadership to provide visibility into program performance and guide informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will drive forecasting, EAC development, variance analysis, and risk management while improving program reporting.