Senior FP&A Analyst (R4232)

Shieldai San Diego, California Today

finance

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 nine 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.

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. This role will play a key part in developing scalable financial models, tools, and processes that enhance visibility into company performance and enable leadership to make informed, high-impact business decisions. You will partner closely with department leaders, Finance, and executive stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasts, actionable analyses, and clear recommendations that align with organizational goals.

What you'll do:

Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), interim forecasts, long-range planning, capital expense planning, and other ad hoc financial modeling exercises.

Partner with department leaders to review actual performance vs. budget and prepare forecasts that align with company objectives.

Analyze financial results and variances, providing actionable insights and clear explanations to senior leadership.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and make data-driven recommendations for improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Build, maintain, and automate financial models and dashboards that deliver timely insights and performance reporting to business stakeholders.

Support the preparation of Board of Directors and Executive Leadership presentations, ensuring clarity, precision, and strategic alignment.

Collaborate cross-functionally across Finance, Business Units, and Corporate functions to gather, validate, and interpret financial data, support key initiatives, and enhance decision-making processes.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or similar analytical roles.

Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a solid understanding of financial statements.

Advanced Excel skills and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI or similar tools).

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Experience working in dynamic, fast-evolving environments, both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with financial planning and forecasting systems that support reporting and analysis.

Background in a software or technology-focused organization and/or a defense or government contracting environment.

Experience with process automation or improving financial forecasting workflows.

Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial insights to strategic decision-making.

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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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