Associate Director, Finance Strategy and PlanningNew$220K

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Associate Director to join our Corporate Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic storytelling, using financial analysis and modeling to drive insights and influence business decisions.

What you'll do

  • Set the Cadence: Create the financial operating calendar rhythm (monthly, quarterly, annually), internal team templates and deliverables, executive presentation preparation/dry-runs, and engage buy-in and alignment from cross functional partners ahead of executive communications

  • Craft the Narrative: Translate complex financial data into compelling strategic narratives for the C-Suite and CFO, explaining the "why" behind our performance, highlighting key trends, and framing insights to drive critical decision-making.

  • Be a Strategic Partner: Partner closely with finance leaders in each Division to understand key operational drivers, analyze performance against plan, and provide insightful commentary that adds critical context to consolidated results.

  • Build for Scale: Continuously improve and scale our financial consolidation, reporting, and forecasting infrastructure, developing robust processes and models that can keep pace with Anduril’s dynamic growth.

  • Own the Forecast: Run consolidated budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. Synthesize business inputs into one financial outlook and surface risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs for leadership.

  • Drive Capital Strategy: Partner on capital allocation and corporate finance planning. Evaluate investments, assess returns on strategic initiatives, and help leadership balance growth, efficiency, and discipline.

What they're looking for

  • Run the Corporate Finance Engine: Lead planning, cash flow, and performance management so leadership has a forward-looking view of the business and the financial implications of every strategic decision.