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Senior Manager, FP&A – Corporate Finance (R4668)

San Francisco, California
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

We build advanced autonomous systems for defense and commercial markets—an environment that demands financial rigor, scalable systems, and fast, informed decision‑making.
We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to lead forecasting and Anaplan operations for Corporate FP&A and serve as the Finance Business Partner for all G&A functions. This is a high‑impact individual contributor role for someone who thrives in complex modeling, scalable process design, and cross‑functional partnership.
You will shape how we plan, forecast, and allocate resources for the teams that power the company’s growth.

What you'll do:

  • Own Corporate Forecasting and Planning:
  • --Lead monthly forecasts, quarterly updates, and the annual planning cycle
  • --Build and maintain integrated three‑statement models for Corporate FP&A
  • --Translate headcount plans, operating initiatives, and investment decisions into financial impacts
  • --Support executive‑level reporting and Board materials
  • --Improve forecasting accuracy and the operating cadence across all G&A functions
  • Co‑Lead Anaplan and Financial Systems for Corporate FP&A:
  • --Serve as the Corporate Finance Anaplan owner—model builds, enhancements, and governance
  • --Replace manual work with scalable, automated workflows
  • --Partner with IT, Data, and Engineering to enhance financial data quality
  • --Help standardize processes across ERP, HRIS, procurement, and financial systems
  • Be the Finance Partner to G&A:
  • --Support HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities, and other G&A groups with planning and decision support
  • --Build capacity and headcount models in partnership with the People Team
  • --Support software procurement and vendor rationalization with the CIO organization
  • --Deliver insights that guide decisions—not just reports

Who you are:

  • Mission‑driven and motivated by impact
  • A systems thinker who builds for scale and durability
  • Clear, calm, and structured under pressure
  • A direct communicator who elevates decision‑making
  • Automation‑oriented and constantly improving
  • High integrity and comfortable with tradeoffs

Required qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or FP&A
  • Strong three‑statement modeling and forecasting skills
  • Hands‑on Anaplan ownership or implementation experience
  • Experience building scalable planning processes and systems
  • Systems mindset with a focus on automation and simplification
  • Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across functions
  • Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
  • Experience writing clear business requirements for technical teams

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, hardware, or deep tech
  • Familiarity with government contract structures and program accounting
  • Experience supporting G&A and headcount‑driven planning
  • Strong data fluency (dashboards, data models, integrations, unit economics)
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

About Shield AI

Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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