Finance Manager

Posted 21 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
121K-151K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence
The Role
The Finance Manager will oversee financial planning, investment strategy, and operational rigor, particularly focusing on R&D. They will partner with Engineering, Product, and leadership teams to analyze and forecast financial performance, support financial decision-making, and drive process improvements in budgeting and reporting.
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About the Company

Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. 
 
With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us. 
 
Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. 

About the Role  

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-savvy Finance Manager to partner closely with Engineering, Product, and our leadership teams to drive financial planning, investment strategy, and operational rigor across the business, with a primary focus on R&D. This role will report to the Director of Strategic Finance and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support. You will play a key role in informing how Armada allocates resources and invests in innovation. 

Location. This role is remote-based on the continental US.  


What You'll Do

Cross-Functional Partnership 

  • Act as a trusted finance partner to Engineering, Product, and other business teams 
  • Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and relevant accounting considerations (e.g., capitalization policies) 
  • Partner with broader teams (GTM, RevOps, Strategic Finance) to ensure alignment across company plans 

Financial Strategy & Planning 

  • Own financial planning for key functions, with a primary focus on R&D, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning 
  • Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to translate technical roadmaps into financial plans 
  • Develop and track key metrics (e.g., cost efficiency, headcount productivity) 

Investment Strategy & Decision Support 

  • Evaluate new product initiatives, infrastructure investments, and key business opportunities through detailed financial models and business cases 
  • Support prioritization of resources across competing initiatives 
  • Conduct scenario analysis to inform trade-offs between growth, cost, and operational efficiency 

 

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis 

  • Lead budgeting cycles and monthly/quarterly forecast updates for supported functions 
  • Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to improve cost discipline and predictability 
  • Partner with business leaders to track performance against financial targets  

 

Process Improvement & Scaling 

  • Build scalable processes, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support financial visibility and decision-making 
  • Improve visibility into spend, hiring, and investment performance 
  • Drive automation and tooling enhancements across FP&A systems 

 

You’re a Great Fit If You’re 

  • strategic thinker who can connect technical investments to financial outcomes  
  • hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and creates structure where none exists  
  • strong partner who can influence without authority and collaborate with technical teams  
  • detail-oriented operator who can balance precision with speed in a fast-paced environment  
  • self-starter with a bias for action and ownership  

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred. 
  • Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R&D, or other technical/business functions preferred 
  • Strong financial modeling skills (scenario modeling, investment analysis, headcount planning) 
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment 
  • Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts is a plus 
  • Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Pigment, or similar) and data tools 
  • Advanced Excel proficiency required 

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.  In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets. 

  • Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $139,290 – $174,110 
  • Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $121,120 – $154,400 

Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range. 


Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
  • Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 14 paid company holidays per year

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Compensation
$121,120$151,400 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

  • A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge 
  • A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude 
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
  • A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda 
  • Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you 

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.


Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.


Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred
  • Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R&D, or other technical/business functions
  • Strong financial modeling skills (scenario modeling, investment analysis, headcount planning)
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment
  • Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts
  • Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Pigment, or similar) and data tools
  • Advanced Excel proficiency

Armada Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Armada and has not been reviewed or approved by Armada.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive for employees and families, with additional 24/7 mental-health support. Some postings also describe medical/dental/vision as subsidized, which can strengthen the overall healthcare value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off policy is described as flexible/unlimited PTO, and some postings cite roughly 14–15 paid company holidays. This combination signals above-minimum time-away coverage for many startup roles, if usage is supported in practice.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Compensation is repeatedly framed as a mix of competitive salary plus equity participation, and multiple role descriptions explicitly include equity alongside cash. That structure can increase perceived total rewards for candidates who value ownership upside.

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What We Do

Welcome to the new edge. Armada is the world’s first full-stack edge computing platform, revolutionizing connectivity, compute, and AI solutions where they’re needed most - anywhere on Earth.

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