Director of Manufacturing Finance, Arsenal

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril is building the future of defense through cutting-edge technology. Our next-generation production facility, Arsenal, is central to this mission, focused on manufacturing advanced hardware that delivers unprecedented capabilities. We are rapidly expanding our production footprint, and this role is critical to scaling our operational excellence. We're not just building products; we're building the future of defense, and scaling our production capabilities requires a world-class financial infrastructure and strategic finance leadership. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a visionary Director of Manufacturing Finance to be the dedicated financial architect and strategic partner for our next-generation Arsenal Production facility. This critical role will lead the build-out of a best-in-class Finance infrastructure tailored to Arsenal's unique needs and rapid growth trajectory, including the financial oversight of its construction and physical establishment. Embedded as a thought partner to senior manufacturing leadership at Arsenal, you will collaborate extensively with engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, logistics, product, and growth teams. Your mission will be to optimize cost management, develop dynamic pricing strategies, and ensure the financial robustness of Arsenal's manufacturing operations, from the initial capital investment in the facility itself through ongoing operational efficiency. This role requires an individual with a deep ownership mentality, a first-principles approach to operational challenges, and comfort thriving in a fast-moving, ambiguous, and high-stakes environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO Strategic Financial Leadership for Arsenal Manufacturing: Provide end-to-end financial management for the Arsenal facility's manufacturing execution. This includes, but is not limited to, driving product profitability analyses, developing and managing standard costs, conducting financial modeling and capital budgeting for facility expansion, assessing production attainment from a financial perspective, optimizing resource allocation, and managing site-specific cash flow considerations on CapEx and Inventory. Integrated Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the planning, forecasting, and detailed financial and resource analysis across critical functions supporting Arsenal, such as manufacturing engineering, supply chain, program management, and operations. Cost Management & Profitability: Develop and implement long-term cost management and reduction programs specific to Arsenal, including building product profitability roadmaps for new technologies and product lines manufactured at the facility. Performance Reporting & Strategic Metrics: Compile, review, and present comprehensive budgets, detailed cost allocations, insightful performance dashboards, and key financial health metrics relevant to Arsenal's operations to senior leadership. Finance Transformation & Standardization: Define and deploy global financial methodologies, standards, and lead finance transformation initiatives to ensure consistency, scalability, and automation within the manufacturing finance function, especially as Arsenal grows. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Business or equivalent experience. 10 years of progressive finance experience directly supporting manufacturing operations (Manufacturing Finance), hardware operations/engineering, automotive, or within the government contracting sector. Proven experience in financial management of large-scale capital projects, including facility construction, greenfield plant build-outs, or significant manufacturing plant expansions. Experience with capital-intensive industries or advanced technology manufacturing is highly valued. Deep understanding of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and their financial modules in a manufacturing and project cost accounting context. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to distil complex financial information into clear, executive-level presentations. Intellectually curious, highly results-oriented, and comfortable leading in ambiguous, high-visibility roles. Track record of driving transformation, continuous improvement, and measurable bottom-line impact. Must be a U.S. Person (due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information and facilities). US Salary Range $147,000 - $195,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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