Lead Program Finance (R5875)

In this role you will lead financial planning and analysis to support program-level decision making at Shield AI. You will partner with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, Finance) to translate data into actionable insights, strengthen forecasting, and support EAC and risk/opportunity processes. This hands-on IC role focuses on building scalable financial models and improving reporting cadences to enable rapid growth and informed bets. You will contribute to the company's mission by ensuring financial alignment with strategic goals and operational performance.

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity

• Build, maintain, and scale financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Analyze data trends to deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
• Partner with Program Management and Aircraft Ops for program health, spend trends, and headcount planning
• Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs using Power BI and Excel
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end close, including variance analysis and executive reporting
• Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision processes
• Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling with analytics or data engineering teams
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation opportunities in financial reporting and analysis
• Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trends
• Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC updates
• Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Strong understanding of US GAAP with practical experience in government contracting or manufacturing
• Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools
• Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders

• communication skills
• cross-functional collaboration
• independence and initiative
• Power BI
• Excel
• financial modeling