Senior Program Finance Manager, Air Dominance & Strike

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) delivers autonomous aircraft, advanced effects, and mission autonomy software. Program Finance partners with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Contracts to ensure program execution translates into predictable financial outcomes—through disciplined forecasting, contract-compliant reporting, and decision-quality analytics as programs scale from development into production and sustainment. ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Manager, Program Finance, you will own end-to-end financial leadership for a portfolio of complex U.S. Government / DoD programs across multiple contract types (e.g., CPFF/FFP/T&M). You will set the operating cadence for program financial management—EAC rigor, funding/billing discipline, unit economics, and executive-ready insights—and scale the processes, tooling, and talent needed to support rapid growth. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own program financial performance for a portfolio of complex government contracts across contract types; drive predictable outcomes from award through execution and closeout. Lead EAC and forecast governance: set standards, build/maintain EACs, drive variance/root-cause analysis, and manage risk/opportunity tracking with mitigation actions. Partner deeply with Program Management and Contracts on CLIN structure, funding, burn, billing/invoicing, contract modifications, and required program financial reporting. Lead monthly FP&A forecasting process with a focus on understanding program changes that drive financial changes. Drive production and unit-economics insights: margin and COGS analysis, inventory and working-capital impacts, production variances, and cost-reduction opportunities with Ops/Supply Chain. Own planning deliverables (AOP/LRP) for your portfolio: consolidate bottoms-up program outlooks (revenue, cost, margin, working capital) and align to leadership commitments. Operate performance management (EVM where applicable): support baseline management and interpret key variances (CV/SV/CPI/SPI); prepare content for internal/external reviews and audits. Build scalable processes and tooling: standard templates, dashboards, models, and mechanisms that improve speed, accuracy, and governance as program volume increases. Communicate clearly to leadership: deliver crisp narratives and decision memos for AD&S leadership and Corporate Finance. Hire and develop talent: manage and mentor analysts; set standards for analytical quality, documentation, controls, and stakeholder management. Ad-hoc analysis for Business Cases and other studies, with understanding of broader impacts to financial results REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 8–12 years of progressive experience in DoD/government contract finance or program finance, including ownership of large/complex programs. Demonstrated ownership of EAC development and forecasting discipline, including proactive risk identification and corrective action follow-through. Working knowledge of government contracting fundamentals (e.g., FAR/DFARS concepts) and strong partnership instincts with Contracts and Program Management. Experience supporting manufacturing/production finance (COGS, inventory, variances, unit economics) in a hardware or production environment. Advanced Excel/modeling skills; strong systems orientation (ERP reporting/tooling). Track record of leading cross-functional workstreams with Program, Engineering, Ops, and Contracts stakeholders. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA and/or CPA. DAU Financial Management certification and/or PMP. Experience with EVM tools (e.g., Deltek Cobra) and program scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project). Experience scaling finance processes in a high-growth environment (templates, workflows, controls, and training). US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 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. 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