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Director of Finance, Platform

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$191k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-11
U.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Lead financial planning, reporting, and cost strategy for Anduril's Platform Teams (Rocket Motor Systems, HW Engineering, Software Platform), owning P&L and investment planning while acting as an internal finance business partner and honest broker to Divisions.

Role type

Director of Finance (Platform/Shared Services)

Builds

Financial models, cost allocation/chargeback methodologies, unit-economics, capacity planning frameworks, and performance dashboards for platform organizations.

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace manufacturing / Platform engineering

Required skills

Financial planning and forecasting, P&L management, cost allocation and chargeback modeling, unit-economics analysis, make-vs-buy analysis, capacity planning, financial modeling, stakeholder partnership, ERP proficiency

Preferred skills

Shared-services or internal-supplier finance experience, aerospace/defense manufacturing cost structure knowledge, MBA/CPA/CFA, active U.S. Secret security clearance

Technologies

Advanced Excel, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Own financial planning, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly reporting; Design and maintain cost allocation and chargeback methodology; Build unit-economics and make-vs-buy analyses; Develop capacity planning and prioritization framework; Partner with Division finance leads and business leaders; Build performance dashboards and KPIs; Develop ROI and payback analyses for capacity investments.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership