Senior Manager, FP&A - Corporate Finance (R4668)

Shield AI • San Francisco, CA

12h

About The Position

We build advanced autonomous systems for defense and commercial markets—an environment that demands financial rigor, scalable systems, and fast, informed decision‑making.

We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to lead forecasting and Anaplan operations for Corporate FP&A and serve as the Finance Business Partner for all G&A functions. This is a high‑impact individual contributor role for someone who thrives in complex modeling, scalable process design, and cross‑functional partnership.

You will shape how we plan, forecast, and allocate resources for the teams that power the company’s growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or FP&A
• Strong three‑statement modeling and forecasting skills
• Hands‑on Anaplan ownership or implementation experience
• Experience building scalable planning processes and systems
• Systems mindset with a focus on automation and simplification
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across functions
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
• Experience writing clear business requirements for technical teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, hardware, or deep tech
• Familiarity with government contract structures and program accounting
• Experience supporting G&A and headcount‑driven planning
• Strong data fluency (dashboards, data models, integrations, unit economics)

Responsibilities

• Own Corporate Forecasting and Planning:
• Lead monthly forecasts, quarterly updates, and the annual planning cycle
• Build and maintain integrated three‑statement models for Corporate FP&A
• Translate headcount plans, operating initiatives, and investment decisions into financial impacts
• Support executive‑level reporting and Board materials
• Improve forecasting accuracy and the operating cadence across all G&A functions
• Co‑Lead Anaplan and Financial Systems for Corporate FP&A:
• Serve as the Corporate Finance Anaplan owner—model builds, enhancements, and governance
• Replace manual work with scalable, automated workflows
• Partner with IT, Data, and Engineering to enhance financial data quality
• Help standardize processes across ERP, HRIS, procurement, and financial systems
• Be the Finance Partner to G&A:
• Support HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities, and other G&A groups with planning and decision support
• Build capacity and headcount models in partnership with the People Team
• Support software procurement and vendor rationalization with the CIO organization
• Deliver insights that guide decisions—not just reports

Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed