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 Facilities and Core Operations organization at Anduril is seeking an analytical, strategic, and relationship-oriented Program Manager to oversee and optimize our team’s financial operations. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the organization stays on budget throughout the course of 2026 for all labor and non-labor spend. This position requires a unique blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining strong relationships across the company.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Budget Management and Optimization:
- Ensure the organization stays on budget
- Develop and implement processes to manage real-time spend and conduct retrospective reviews with stakeholders and finance
- Build and lead internal spend meetings to ensure division leads can effectively review and control expenditures
- Financial Modeling and Forecasting:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive, bottoms-up cost-driven financial forecast models
- Transform undefined and ambiguous activities into quantifiable, forecastable elements
- Create and manage multi-dimensional tracking systems for complex cost drivers
- Strategic Financial Planning and Reporting:
- Develop scaled spend contingency plans for various revenue scenarios
- Own the organization’s response to all planning-related processes (annual planning, LRP, etc.)
- Provide detailed, forward-looking reporting on spend progress vs. goals to Facilities & Core Operations leads
- Spend Optimization Projects
- Drive special spend projects to completion
- Proactively identify and propose new spend management ideas based on data analysis and team input
- Labor and Headcount Management
- Build headcount management forums
- Partner with leadership on compensation management for the team
- Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, purchasing, IT, Security, and other sister organizations
- Serve as a liaison between departments to streamline processes and reduce administrative overhead
- Provide clear communication and reporting on financial matters to all relevant stakeholders
- Strategic Financial Partnership and Long-Term Efficiency Initiatives
- Own the organization’s efficiency reporting, financial and operational, to balance strategic spending versus cost savings
- Serve as a key partner to Finance, collaborating on process improvements
- Lead regular, detailed reviews with key stakeholders to align financial projections with operational realities
- Experience in financial management
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software such as Coupa, Oracle, NetSuite, and Lumos
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
- Experience as a startup founder or in roles managing physical inventory/hardware
- Track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
- Low ego and service-oriented approach
- Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguous situations
- Diplomatic and able to navigate complex organizational dynamics
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant financial impact while working collaboratively across the organization. The ideal candidate will blend financial expertise with strong interpersonal skills to optimize spend, drive efficiencies, and support the company's strategic objectives while ensuring the division stays on budget throughout the year.
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- 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.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means 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)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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