Manager of FP&A, Air Dominance & Strike

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

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) Finance team is seeking an FP&A Manager to help lead division-level planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. In this role, you will own the consolidated AD&S view of performance and drive the operating rhythm – monthly and quarterly reporting, variance analysis, and executive readouts – so leadership has clear visibility to drivers, risks, and actions across the portfolio. AD&S is scaling quickly across multiple product and program fronts, and leadership needs a single, consistent view of performance and outlook. This role exists to build and run the division’s FP&A operating cadence – consolidating inputs across business lines, translating results into decision-ready insights, and shaping the annual operating plan so resources stay aligned to the highest-impact priorities. ABOUT THE JOB This FP&A Manager will play a central role in establishing and scaling division-level reporting and planning for AD&S. Partnering closely with Business Line FP&A, Engineering, Program Management, and Corporate Finance, you will align assumptions, consolidate results, and package insights into a clear narrative for leadership. Responsibilities include owning the AD&S consolidated forecast, leading monthly performance reporting, driving quarterly forecast cycles, and coordinating the annual operating plan (AOP) process end-to-end – templates, calendars, rollups, and leadership materials. Success requires strong analytical rigor, an ownership mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with ambiguity. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own the consolidated AD&S forecast across all business lines (P&L, headcount, and key drivers). Lead the monthly reporting cadence: actuals review, variance analysis, KPI tracking, and executive-ready narratives. Drive quarterly forecasting cycles: align assumptions, coordinate inputs, consolidate outputs, and present insights to AD&S leadership and Corporate Finance. Lead AOP development and shaping: build/maintain the plan model, coordinate business-line inputs, challenge assumptions, and package materials for reviews. Develop scenario and sensitivity models (program ramps, production rate changes, cost structure shifts, hiring plans) and translate outcomes into actionable trade-offs. Partner with business-line FP&A to standardize definitions, templates, and timelines so AD&S runs on a single operating rhythm. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, speed, and decision usefulness of FP&A deliverables. Provide structured, concise financial insights that drive accountability for spend and highlight risks and opportunities. Maintain visibility into portfolio investment (including R&D/IRAD) as part of consolidated reporting and forecast commentary. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus. 5 years of experience in corporate FP&A, investment banking, or consulting with strong forecasting, modeling, and analytical rigor. Demonstrated ownership of monthly/quarterly reporting cadences and ability to communicate results to senior stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Excel and driver-based financial modeling; strong comfort working with large datasets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex topics into clear, decision-ready insights. Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment and improve cross-team processes. Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction, take ownership of ambiguous workstreams, and drive deliverables to completion Experience with financial planning/reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite, Oracle, Foundry). Must be authorized to work in the United States. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience consolidating financials and operating cadences across multiple teams, business units, or product lines. Experience partnering with engineering-heavy product organizations and translating technical drivers into financial outcomes. Familiarity with government contracting concepts (program lifecycle, cost structure/rates) or strong demonstrated ability to learn quickly. Experience building executive-level reporting packages and presenting to VP/GM/C-suite stakeholders. US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 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. 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