Sr Lead FP&A (R5566)

The role

You will build and own the company's long-range three-statement financial model and lead the Long Range Plan. You will translate production, R&D, contract and go-to-market plans into financial outcomes and produce Board and investor-ready outputs.

What you will do

• Architect and maintain a fully integrated three-statement model based on unit economics and operational drivers
• Lead the Long Range Plan, including scenario modeling, sensitivities and valuation frameworks
• Translate production ramps, R&D, contract timing and milestones into financial outcomes
• Build rolling cash flow forecasts covering working capital, inventory, milestone payments and CapEx
• Partner with data and systems teams to move modeling from Excel into cloud-based planning tools
• Benchmark peers across defense, autonomy, robotics, aerospace and industrial tech
• Support M&A modeling, valuation, synergy analysis and diligence
• Work with the VP FP&A, CFO and CEO on forward-looking financial strategy
• Produce investor-grade outputs and Board-ready narratives
• Own forecast accuracy and improve it with each actualized quarter

Required qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience, including significant time in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds or equity research
• Direct strategic finance leadership experience in a publicly traded company
• Deep Aerospace and Defense industry exposure (defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, industrial tech or complex hardware/software)
• Proven ownership of scalable three-statement models, LRP development, valuations, sensitivities and unit economics
• Exceptional Excel modeling capability, including multi-scenario three-statement modeling and driver-based forecasting
• Strong GAAP proficiency
• Ability to distill complex financial and technical information for executives, Board and investors
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Systems-oriented mindset and comfort partnering with data and systems teams

Nice to have

• Familiarity with government contract economics, milestone-based revenue and program accounting
• M&A experience including modeling, valuation and diligence
• Exposure to manufacturing scale, supply chain dynamics and hardware production cycles

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits package
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package applies after 60 days of employment for temporary employees

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.