Financial Analyst I, AD&S

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-41)full timeOn Site

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$80k

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Anduril Industries The Financial Analyst I at Anduril Industries supports financial operations of Autonomous Airpower contracts through transactional work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The role ensures accurate cost tracking, timely reporting, and compliance with federal contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

Support month-end close activities including cost validation, accrual analysis, and variance review
Perform cost reclassifications to ensure expenses are charged to the correct contract, work package, and cost element
Review and correct timecard allocations in collaboration with program managers and employees
Conduct basic data analysis and reconciliation across financial systems to identify and resolve discrepancies
Assist with contract budget baseline maintenance, including updating work breakdown structures and tracking changes
Support billing and revenue recognition processes by reconciling costs to invoices and tracking unbilled accounts receivable
Partner with program managers, engineering leads, and supply chain teams to gather cost estimates and validate actuals
Build recurring financial reports and dashboards in Excel, Anaplan, and Foundry to automate recurring program financial deliverables
Learn and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements over time

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Finance0–2 years of experience in financeStrong analyticalMust be a U$80

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
0–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role (internships and co-ops count)
Strong Excel modeling skills and comfort working with large datasets
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to apply for and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred

Internship or coursework exposure to government contracting, cost accounting, or aerospace & defense
Interest in contributing to aerospace & defense industry
Exposure to data visualization or business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)
Basic SQL or Python skills for data manipulation (nice to have, not required)
Understanding of manufacturing or engineering cost structures
$80,000—$80,000 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: