Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Lead FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic finance team supporting the Hivemind business unit. This is a high-impact role designed for an analytical and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. You will play a critical part in driving financial insights, optimizing performance, and shaping the financial strategy of one of our fastest-growing business units.
As a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your analytical skills, business acumen, and financial expertise to drive clarity and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting, experience with executive-level presentation and reporting, and an understanding of US GAAP as it relates to software and SaaS businesses.
What you'll do:
Forecast orders, revenue, and cash flow with accuracy and insight.
Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, clearly articulating financial performance and strategic implications.
Support the preparation and review of executive review presentations and ad hoc reporting requirements.
Monitor and track budget performance at the Business Unit level, highlighting key variances and actionable insights.
Monitor and track business metrics related to financial performance, business operations, and other software-specific metrics
Conduct reviews and approvals for business requisitions as they relate to annual budgets.
Engage proactively with business stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis and reporting.
Leverage FP&A software (or similar platforms) for efficient financial forecasting and analysis.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
6+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
Proven expertise in P&L management, with both top-down and bottom-up forecasting.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Strong understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a software/SaaS environment
Extensive experience in software/SaaS financial analysis, business metrics, and pricing strategy.
Strong working knowledge of Power BI and comfort with data visualization tools
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership
Preferred qualifications:
MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, or other data transformation and modeling tools
Familiarity 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 detail
Passion for using data to tell a story and drive strategic decisions
Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
Customer service (or related) experience
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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