Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
What you'll do:
Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planningAnalyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadershipPartner closely with Program Management and Aircraft Ops teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planningDevelop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using tools like Power BI and ExcelParticipate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reportingAssist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processesSupport data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teamsDrive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysisPartner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trendsCollaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updatesEnsure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysisRequired qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&AAdvanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysisStrong understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting or manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)Strong working knowledge of Power BI and comfort with data visualization toolsSolid understanding of financial statements and business metricsDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environmentExcellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholdersPreferred qualifications:
MBA or Master’s degree in a related disciplineExperience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in a manufacturing, aerospace, or tech environmentExposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, or other data transformation and modeling toolsFamiliarity with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint) and planning tools (e.g., Vena)Track record of being a high performer with a bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detailPassion for using data to tell a story and drive strategic decisions