Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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 enhance financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planningAnalyse financial and operational data to generate insights and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadershipPartner closely with Program Management and Engineering teams to support program financial health, cost tracking, and workforce planningSupport the development and execution of Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent program performance frameworksCollaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updatesParticipate 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 analysisEnsure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&AExperience working in the Aerospace & Defence industry, ideally supporting government or defence programsAdvanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysisStrong understanding of IFRS/AASB/GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contractingFamiliarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)Solid 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 stakeholders Preferred qualifications:
MBA or Master’s degree in a related disciplineExperience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in a manufacturing, aerospace, or tech environmentExperience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or comparable tools)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