Manager, Manufacturing Finance

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.

The Manufacturing Finance Team is one of the most important, operationally complex finance groups at Anduril. We are instrumental in defining sound business processes, partnering with Operations to understand manufacturing and inventory flow, tracking key operational metrics, and providing insights to assist in optimizing production. As the Company continues to grow rapidly in size and complexity, we are looking to add a new team member to support this growth. The position will have direct and frequent interaction with different functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Accounting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Prepare and maintain cost accounting records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Analyze and manage costs associated with production (materials, labor, & overhead), inventory, and operating expenses.

Support the evolution of the standard costing system to include the analysis and disposition of variances, costing of new products, and annual update of standard costs.

Ensure inventory is properly valued on the balance sheet including the establishment of required reserves.

Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to drive efficiency within the organization.

Monitor labor utilization and labor efficiency related to production builds understanding root cause of variability and actions required to improve metrics.

Review manufacturing department spend for reasonableness noting variances to budget.

Present monthly site financial performance articulating key cost drivers, variances, and trends to the site leadership team.

Support the implementation of the future ERP system as needed with special focus on cost accounting, costing master data management, inventory transactions, and related reporting.

Participate in the annual physical inventory by overseeing inventory counts, reviewing variances, and conducting audits as necessary.

Manage the inventory cycle count program, identify opportunities for improved inventory accuracy, and partner with operations to determine root cause of inventory discrepancies.

Interact with internal and external auditors, providing various analyses and audit schedules to ensure compliance with internal control procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with an emphasis on manufacturing finance / cost accounting.

Minimum of 8+ years of experience using standard costing in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry.

Proven experience using advanced Excel functions for financial analyses, variance analysis, cost simulations.

Comfortable presenting complex financial metrics and KPI’s to non-Finance personnel.

Strong knowledge of ERP system functionality with preference on NetSuite or Oracle.

Solid understanding of WMS (Warehouse Management System) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn, and willing to rollup sleeves when necessary.

Able to effectively communicate across different functions and levels of the Company, as well as work independently with little direction as the senior finance leader of the site.

Ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 security clearance.

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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