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Senior Financial Analyst

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Full Time On-site

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<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></h3> <p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities. By applying the technology and business model of today’s most innovative companies to defense, we are changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold—powered by Lattice OS, our AI-driven operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command-and-control center. Our Imaging business line designs and builds advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems—cameras, sensors, and payloads—that power persistent surveillance, air defense, and precision targeting. Imaging has moved its flagship products into Low-Rate and Full-Rate Production (LRIP/FRP), building hundreds of units each year. This role partners with program, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to translate business activity into revenue, COGS, and margin on the P&amp;L.</p> <h3><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h3> <p>This role is at the Senior Financial Analyst level. Supporting the Imaging business line, you will own product and program financial management, income statement and balance sheet forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple products and programs. Partnering closely with program management, manufacturing, supply chain, and business line leadership, you will explain financial performance and variance analysis at the contract, product, and per-unit level to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Experience tracing work orders, bills of material, and standard costs through manufacturing and ERP systems to understand how production flows onto the P&amp;L is a plus.</p> <h4><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Own rolling monthly forecasts, working closely with key engineering stakeholders (Product, Program, and Engineering Leads)</li> <li>Work with program management to develop and maintain ETC forecasts and EAC integrity</li> <li>Analyze and monitor contract and product profit margins</li> <li>Deliver monthly internal management reporting through presentations and written communications</li> <li>Income statement and balance sheet forecasting by contract and business line</li> <li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis at multiple accounting levels</li> <li>Build reports and automated dashboards in FP&amp;A and ERP tools (Oracle, Anaplan, Foundry)</li> <li>Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams across the full work order lifecycle—from work definitions and bills of material through build associations, WIP, and finished goods—to ensure production activity is captured and costed accurately</li> <li>Analyze production cost performance and variances—standard vs. actual cost, purchase price and material variances, labor and overhead, scrap and rework, and inventory adjustments—and trace anomalies to their root cause in work order and BOM data</li> <li>Translate the build plan and Clear-to-Build / material availability position into revenue and COGS forecasts</li> <li>Support monthly and quarterly production financial reviews and quarterly planning, including per-unit P&amp;L reporting by product</li> <li>Ad hoc support and special projects</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting tools, systems, and procedures</li> </ul> <h4><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h4> <ul> <li>5+ years (Senior Financial Analyst) of experience as a financial analyst or in a related finance/accounting role</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field</li> <li>DoD and/or tech industry experience (preferred)</li> <li>Experience in production, manufacturing, or cost finance—work orders, standard costing, bills of material, inventory, and production variance analysis—ideally in a hardware, manufacturing, or defense environment (preferred)</li> <li>Familiarity with ERP and EPM systems (e.g., Oracle, Oracle EPM) and the data flowing between the production floor and the general ledger</li> <li>Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Strong understanding of financial systems, data management, and complex modeling</li> <li>Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment</li> <li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills</li> <li>Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$98,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">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.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>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.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>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 <a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;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.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

About Anduril

Anduril

Anduril Industries is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies in the United States, building advanced autonomous systems, AI-powered software, drones, and surveillance technologies for the U.S. military and allied partners. Founded in 2017, the company is helping modernize national defense through cutting-edge systems designed for land, sea, air, and space operations. Its core platform, Lattice OS, connects sensors, autonomous systems, and battlefield data to improve real-time decision-making for military operators.

For job seekers, Anduril offers the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced technologies in defense, including autonomous aircraft, counter-drone systems, robotics, AI, computer vision, and next-generation military platforms. The company hires across software engineering, hardware engineering, manufacturing, program management, operations, cybersecurity, and national security roles—making it especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to build technology with real mission impact.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Anduril operates with a fast-moving, startup-style culture focused on rapid innovation and deploying capabilities in months instead of years. Employees often describe the environment as mission-driven, highly technical, and engineering-focused, attracting professionals who want to solve difficult national security challenges while working with modern software and hardware development approaches.

As defense spending increasingly prioritizes autonomy, AI, drones, and advanced sensing systems, Anduril continues to expand rapidly and invest heavily in growth. With major government programs, rising demand for autonomous defense technologies, and significant investment backing, Anduril has become one of the most closely watched employers in the defense technology sector for professionals seeking a high-growth career with meaningful national security impact.

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