2027 Early Career Finance Emerging Leadership
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CAFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsFinancial modelingBudgetingData visualizationStakeholder managementAccounting
- Work
- On-site in Costa Mesa
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations53%Budgeting39%Financial modeling29%Data visualization17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking leaders for its Finance Rotational Program in Costa Mesa, CA. This program offers a comprehensive understanding of the finance team's operations and drives the company forward. Participants gain hands-on experience across four core finance teams, establishing foundational knowledge and critical skills for career advancement. The program seeks motivated recent graduates with strong analytical abilities and adaptability.
Key Responsibilities
- Rotate through four key 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 the monthly close and forecast processes.
- Provide analyses that inform executive decision-making.
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights through executive presentations, dashboards, and written reports.
- Present findings in regular team syncs and monthly business reviews, making recommendations that 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.
- Successfully complete the 12-month program through demonstrated financial acumen, stakeholder collaboration, and project delivery.
- Participants are expected to graduate into full-time roles and provide continuity and mentorship for the next cohort.
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.
- Able to start full time in August 2027.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial modeling.
- Familiarity with financial systems such as Salesforce or other ERP/EPM software (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle).
Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a firm grasp of fundamental corporate finance and accounting principles.
- 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.