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Sr Lead FP&A – Procurement (R4808)

Dallas, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain operations. This role partners with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.

What you'll do:

  • Analyze supply chain costs including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and inventory.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, cost per unit, and logistics expenses.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses comparing actual results vs. budget/forecast.
  • Support pricing strategies by analyzing cost structures and margin impacts.

Required qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Administration
  • 5-6 years' experience in 

  • Financial analysis
  • Supply chain, logistics, or operations
  • Cost analysis or budgeting* Inventory management
  • Procurement or sourcing
  • Manufacturing or distribution environments

Preferred qualifications:

  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes and logistics operations.
  • Familiarity with cost accounting and inventory management.
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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