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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
San MateoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Salary
$160,000–$240,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance (R5566)

Job description

We build advanced autonomous systems for defense markets—complex hardware and software products that demand world-class financial modeling, rigorous strategic analysis, and the ability to turn complexity into clarity.

We seek a Senior Strategic Finance Lead with deep Aerospace & Defense (A&D) experience, a strong strategic or corporate finance background in a publicly traded company, and a proven track record architecting and owning long-range financial models.

Candidates must bring elite modeling expertise (IB/PE/HF/Equity Research), mastery of complex HW/SW unit economics, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high‑growth environment.

Job requirements

  • 8–10 years of experience, including significant time in investment banking, PE, hedge funds, or equity research.
  • Direct strategic finance leadership experience in a publicly traded company.
  • Deep A&D industry exposure (defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, industrial tech, or complex HW/SW).
  • Proven ownership of scalable three‑statement models, LRP development, valuations, sensitivities, and unit economics.
  • Exceptional Excel modeling capability; fluent in multi‑scenario three‑statement modeling, beat-and-raise frameworks, and driver-based forecasting.
  • Strong GAAP proficiency and command of financial statement mechanics.
  • Demonstrated ability to distill complex financial and technical information into clear insights for executives, Board, and investors.
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with high accuracy and strong judgment.
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