Financial Analysis Expert

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and maintaining cost accounting records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. They will analyze and manage costs associated with production (materials, labor, & overhead), inventory, and operating expenses.

• Prepare and maintain accurate and compliant cost accounting records.
• Analyze and manage costs associated with production, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Support the evolution of the standard costing system to include 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 establishment of required reserves.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams 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 site leadership team.
• Support implementation of future ERP system as needed with special focus on cost accounting, costing master data management, inventory transactions, and related reporting.
• Participate in annual physical inventory by overseeing inventory counts, reviewing variances, and conducting audits as necessary.
• Manage inventory cycle count program, identify opportunities for improved inventory accuracy, and partner with operations to determine root cause of inventory discrepancies.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with emphasis on manufacturing finance/cost accounting.
• Minimum 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 KPIs to non-finance personnel.
• Strong knowledge of ERP system functionality with preference on NetSuite or Oracle.
• Solid understanding of WMS and MRP systems.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment, eager to learn, and willing to roll up sleeves when necessary.
• Able to effectively communicate across different functions and levels of the organization, as well as work independently with little direction as senior finance leader of the site.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NV2 security clearance.

This role offers a highly competitive salary range based on various compensation factors. Additionally, Anduril provides top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance, generous holiday calendar, and more.

• Comprehensive health insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance with employer-paid premium.
• Long-term disability insurance with employer-paid premium.
• Generous PTO plan with flexible accrual policy.
• Daily meals and provisions at most office locations.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on region.
• Relocation assistance (dependent on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles only).

Anduril Industries is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.