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Anduril Industries · 1 month ago

Head of Production and Engineering Finance

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$254K/yr - $380K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Head of Production and Engineering Finance to provide strategic financial support and insights to senior leadership, optimizing cost management and financial strategies across various functions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a daily partner to Senior Leaders, providing finance executive level expertise across divisions

Lead planning and execution of financials and resource analysis across functions such as engineering, supply chain, program management, and operations

Develop long term cost management and reduction programs, including product profitability roadmaps for new technologies

Own forecasting models and build bottoms up, data-driven financial impact analyses (segmentation, pricing optimization, cost of goods sold)

Compile, review, and present budgets, cost allocations, performance dashboards, and KPI health metrics

Provide customer program reporting, including invoicing, monthly financials, incurred cost proposals, and backlog reviews

Translate A/B testing and product experimentation into forecasted profitability and unit-economics

Develop post-launch monitoring and optimization plans

Champion financial transparency, risk/sensitivity assessments, and executive decision support

Define and deploy global methodologies, standards, and finance transformation initiatives for consistency and automation

Deliver continuous improvement by implementing best-in-class data visualization and reporting tools

Qualification

Financial modelingCost analysisAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceExcel proficiencyERP systems (SAP/Oracle)BI tools TableauBI tools Power BIBI tools AlteryxIntellectual curiosityCommunication skillsResults-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Business or equivalent experience

10 to 15+ years of finance experience in Big Tech, manufacturing, or government contracting, with 5+ years in leadership

Strong financial modeling, cost analysis, and analytical skills with precision in dissecting complex quantitative problems

Proven experience influencing senior leadership and supporting Board-level decision-making

Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx)

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including executive-level presentations

Intellectually curious, results-oriented, and comfortable in ambiguous, high-visibility roles

Track record of driving transformation, continuous improvement, and measurable bottom-line impact

Must be a U.S. Person (due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information and facilities)

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan