Senior Program Finance Analyst (R5882)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 89,000 - 130,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Independent work","Attention to detail","Bias for action"]

Support program financial execution by building and scaling forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning models. Analyze performance vs. plan, develop EAC updates, and lead recurring program reviews with variance, risk, and opportunity analysis. Partner across Program Management, Aircraft Ops, Supply Chain, and Business Development to inform decision-making, create KPI dashboards in Power BI/Excel, and contribute to month/quarter close and continuous reporting process improvements.

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Senior Program Finance Analyst (R5882)

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Job Summary

Support program financial execution by building and scaling forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning models. Analyze performance vs. plan, develop EAC updates, and lead recurring program reviews with variance, risk, and opportunity analysis. Partner across Program Management, Aircraft Ops, Supply Chain, and Business Development to inform decision-making, create KPI dashboards in Power BI/Excel, and contribute to month/quarter close and continuous reporting process improvements.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build, maintain, and scale financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
  • •Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership.
  • •Partner with Program Management and Aircraft Ops to support program health, spend trends, and headcount planning.
  • •Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using tools like Power BI and Excel.
  • •Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including variance analysis and executive reporting, and assist with operational planning and investment decision processes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 89,000 - 130,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:BenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.
  • •Strong understanding of US GAAP with practical experience in a government contracting or manufacturing environment.
  • •Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP).
  • •Working knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools, plus strong financial statement and metrics understanding.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCross-functional collaborationIndependent workAttention to detailBias for action
Tech Stack:ExcelPower BIPower QueryDAXMicrosoft FabricERP systemsCostpointVena

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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