Director of Finance

ABOUT THE TEAM

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is scaling from development into repeatable manufacturing across all business lines. Finance is a critical enabler of that transition—building the operating cadence, the cost visibility, and the system/process backbone required to reliably quote, build, and deliver at scale.

This role is a close partner to Production Finance and is purpose-built to stand up the “finance production system”: the cost accounting frameworks, the manufacturing execution / ERP integration patterns, and the operating policies that allow Production Finance to run fast with precision.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a highly visible, cross-functional leadership position focused on manufacturing finance transformation. You will partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Enterprise Systems to right-size and harden the systems, processes, and controls that underpin production financial performance—while ensuring the AD&S division can scale output without losing cost discipline, inventory integrity, or margin accountability.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting and inventory/WIP, and has directly driven MES/ERP-enabled transformations and close/process automation in high-growth manufacturing environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build the manufacturing finance operating system for AD&S


• Define standard cost / actual cost methodologies, absorption logic, variance taxonomy, and corrective-action workflows


• Establish inventory/WIP policies (valuation, reserves, rework/scrap, LCNRV, E&O, cycle count governance)


• Stand up scalable reporting and performance management:


• Production dashboards (yield, scrap, PPV, labor/machine rates, throughput, inventory turns, standard cost variance bridges)


• Forecasting inputs and unit economics tied to operational drivers (build plans, routings, yields, labor standards)


• Own finance requirements for MES + ERP integration:


• Translate shop-floor realities into clean financial data flows and scalable reporting


• Define master data standards (BOM/routings/work centers/UOM), change controls, and data quality gates


• Improve close and controls for manufacturing accounting (in partnership with Accounting/Corporate):


• Automate manual close activities; reduce cycle time while improving auditability and traceability


• Design control points for inventory movement, WIP aging, variance approvals, and reserve governance


• Enable Production Finance success:


• Create repeatable playbooks, training, and policies so Production Finance can focus on decisions—not data cleanup


• Provide the systemized foundation for pricing, proposals, and margin governance as programs shift into production


• Drive cross-functional transformation projects end-to-end:


• Scope → business case → roadmap → execution → adoption, with clear milestones and measurable outcomes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent experience


• 10+ years of experience spanning manufacturing finance, cost accounting, operations finance, or manufacturing accounting (with leadership responsibility)


• Demonstrated experience standing up or transforming cost accounting frameworks (standard costing, variance analysis, inventory/WIP)


• Proven track record delivering systems-enabled transformation (MES and/or ERP modernization, data automation, reporting architecture)


• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities; comfort operating with ambiguity and imperfect data


• Exceptional communication skills—able to align executives and operators on policy, process, and change management


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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA and/or prior public accounting / audit experience in manufacturing environments


• Hands-on experience with SAP or other applicable ERP systems and modern data stacks (SQL/Databricks/Tableau/Alteryx or equivalent)


• Background supporting high-growth hardware programs where processes were built while scaling production


• Experience in automotive, aerospace, autonomous systems, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing

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. 

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