Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

At Anduril Industries, we're transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Manufacturing Finance Team is 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Review work order variances, purchase price variances, and production volume variances to understand key drivers and impact on operating plan.
• 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.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory valuation and related 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.
• Support the implementation of the future ERP system as needed with special focus on cost accounting, costing master data management, 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with an emphasis on manufacturing finance / cost accounting.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience using standard costing in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of NetSuite, or similar ERP system (SAP, Oracle). Experience with advanced Excel functions is essential.
• 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 roll up sleeves when necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate across different functions and levels of the Company.

What We Offer:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: Breakfast, lunch, and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.