We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to lead forecasting and Anaplan operations for Corporate FP&A and serve as the Finance Business Partner for all G&A functions. This is a high‑impact individual contributor role for someone who thrives in complex modeling, scalable process design, and cross‑functional partnership.
You will shape how we plan, forecast, and allocate resources for the teams that power the company’s growth.
What you'll do:
- Lead monthly forecasts, quarterly updates, and the annual planning cycle
- Build and maintain integrated three‑statement models for Corporate FP&A
- Translate headcount plans, operating initiatives, and investment decisions into financial impacts
- Support executive‑level reporting and Board materials
- Improve forecasting accuracy and the operating cadence across all G&A functions
- Serve as the Corporate Finance Anaplan owner—model builds, enhancements, and governance
- Replace manual work with scalable, automated workflows
- Partner with IT, Data, and Engineering to enhance financial data quality
- Help standardize processes across ERP, HRIS, procurement, and financial systems
- Support HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities, and other G&A groups with planning and decision support
- Build capacity and headcount models in partnership with the People Team
- Support software procurement and vendor rationalization with the CIO organization
- Deliver insights that guide decisions—not just reports
Own Corporate Forecasting and Planning
Co‑Lead Anaplan and Financial Systems for Corporate FP&A
Be the Finance Partner to G&A
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or FP&A
- Strong three‑statement modeling and forecasting skills
- Hands‑on Anaplan ownership or implementation experience
- Experience building scalable planning processes and systems
- Systems mindset with a focus on automation and simplification
- Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across functions
- Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
- Experience writing clear business requirements for technical teams
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, hardware, or deep tech
- Familiarity with government contract structures and program accounting
- Experience supporting G&A and headcount‑driven planning
- Strong data fluency (dashboards, data models, integrations, unit economics)
Who you are:
- Mission‑driven and motivated by impact
- A systems thinker who builds for scale and durability
- Clear, calm, and structured under pressure
- A direct communicator who elevates decision‑making
- Automation‑oriented and constantly improving
- High integrity and comfortable with tradeoffs
Why it matters:
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or FP&A
- Strong three-statement modeling and forecasting skills
- Hands-on Anaplan ownership or implementation experience
- Experience building scalable planning processes and systems
- Systems mindset with focus on automation and simplification
- Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across functions
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Experience writing clear business requirements for technical teams
- Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, hardware, or deep tech
- Familiarity with government contract structures and program accounting
- Experience supporting G&A and headcount-driven planning
- Strong data fluency (dashboards, data models, integrations, unit economics)
What the Team is Saying
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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What We Do
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 offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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