Senior Financial Analyst, Air Dominance & Strike
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) division is
building and fielding autonomous and affordable capabilities that
deliver decisive advantage. The AD&S Finance team partners with
leaders across Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and
Corporate Finance to drive a consistent operating cadence—monthly
performance reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual operating
planning—so teams can move fast with financial discipline and
clarity. ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting
AD&S, you’ll partner with division and business line leaders to
own key elements of the AD&S consolidated forecast and
reporting. In this role, you’ll be the voice of financial
performance and drivers—building decision-ready analyses that
connect program realities to financial outcomes. You should be as
comfortable supporting and explaining financial performance and
variance analysis to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
as you are building bottoms-up operating models and shaping the
Annual Operating Plan (AOP). We’re building systems and processes
from the ground up, and you will play a critical role in shaping
them. WHAT YOU’LL DO Support ownership of the financial health of
AD&S by consolidating inputs across the division; maintain
clear visibility to key drivers. Lead monthly performance
reporting: compile actuals, develop variance analyses, summarize
drivers, and produce leadership-ready narratives and dashboards.
Support quarterly forecasting cycles across OPEX and CAPEX: gather
inputs, normalize assumptions, consolidate rollups, and facilitate
review discussions that focus on actions and trade-offs. Support
development and shaping of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP): build
templates, coordinate timelines, stress-test assumptions, and
prepare materials for division and corporate reviews. Build
bottoms-up, data-driven models to understand cost and investment
dynamics (workforce, vendor spend, tooling/capex, production ramps,
and other key operational drivers). Create reports and automated
dashboards in FP&A and ERP tools (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite,
Anaplan, Foundry) and drive continuous improvement in reporting
tools, systems, and procedures. Partner with technical and
operational leaders as a thought partner—offering insights and
recommendations on how to track performance and improve outcomes.
Creatively and scrappily solve problems where there is no right or
wrong answer, while maintaining high standards for accuracy and
clarity. Maintain visibility into portfolio investment (including
R&D/IRAD) as part of consolidated reporting and forecast
commentary, without losing focus on core operating rhythm. REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS 2 to 6 years of experience in a finance role at a
high-growth technology company, defense/aerospace, investment
banking, or consulting. Intellectually curious — you seek to
understand the why behind the numbers and dive into the operations
as needed. Creative problem-solver — able to identify obstacles,
present viable solutions, and create systems to improve future
processes. Results-oriented — you ground your contributions in real
customer and business impact and prioritize your time to maximize
speed-to-impact. Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
able to drive consensus through grounded arguments and strong
interpersonal skills. Comfortable working in a fast-moving,
ambiguous environment. Strong financial modeling skills (Excel,
Google Sheets). Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export
controlled information or facilities. US Salary Range $129,000 -
$171,000 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:
Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover
full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your
dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your
private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional
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 US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth)
options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS
Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can
share more information about the specific compensation and benefit
details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to
maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the
security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated
phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate
Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews
or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or
sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you
navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following
critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never
solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as
banking information, credit card numbers, or social security
numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate
recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify
communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from
one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com
address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency
for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their
agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the
agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any
communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors,
or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the
sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal
information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:
Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach
claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to
contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in
protecting your personal information and upholding the security and
trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view
Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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