2027 Early Career Finance Emerging Leadership

About the Role

Anduril Industries is seeking leaders for its Finance Rotational Program in Costa Mesa, CA. This program offers a comprehensive understanding of the finance team's operations and a springboard for career development. It's designed for highly motivated recent graduates eager to learn and make an impact. The program begins in August 2027 with a cohort of 5 participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate through four core finance teams over 12 months (~3 months each): Growth Operations, Program Finance, SG&A Finance, and Corporate Finance.
• Build financial models, manage significant department budgets, track program performance against targets, and contribute to monthly close and forecast processes.
• Provide analyses to inform executive decision-making.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights through executive presentations, dashboards, and written reports.
• Present findings and make recommendations in regular team syncs and monthly business reviews to drive strategic initiatives.
• Develop storytelling skills to communicate the "so what" behind the numbers to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects with Growth, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Drive measurable improvements in day-to-day operations.
• Successfully complete the 12-month program through demonstrated financial acumen, stakeholder collaboration, and project delivery.

Program Structure & Development

• Join a cohort of 5 high-potential early-career professionals.
• Access structured mentorship from finance leaders (e.g., monthly 1:1s).
• Participate in dedicated skill-building workshops.
• Receive on-the-job training in areas such as financial modeling, data visualization, and executive presence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• U.S. clearance eligibility may be required.
• Able to start full time in August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a firm grasp of fundamental corporate finance and accounting principles learned through coursework.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a natural ability to collaborate and build relationships in a fast-paced team environment.
• Prior internship experience in a corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or financial services role.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through extracurricular activities, academic projects, or work experience.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as Salesforce or other ERP/EPM software (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle).

Compensation

• US Salary Range: $78,000 — $104,000 USD.
• The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations.
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.