Spend Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Job Summary: We are seeking an analytical, strategic, and relationship-oriented Spend Manager to oversee and optimize our department's financial operations. The primary focus of this role is to ensure your division stays on budget throughout the course of 2025 for all labor and non-labor spend. This position requires a unique blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining strong relationships across the organization.
ABOUT THE JOB
Key Responsibilities:

Budget Management and Optimization:

• Ensure the division stays on budget for all labor and non-labor spend throughout 2025
• Target: Beat budget by [specific percentage to be determined]
• Develop and implement processes to manage real-time spend and conduct retrospective reviews with stakeholders and finance
• Revamp approval queues for spend across different platforms
• Build and lead internal spend meetings to ensure division leads can effectively review and control expenditures

Financial Modeling and Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive, bottoms-up cost-driven financial forecast models
• Transform undefined and ambiguous activities into quantifiable, forecastable elements
• Create and manage multi-dimensional tracking systems for complex cost drivers

Strategic Financial Planning and Reporting:

• Serve as your division's first line of defense for all spend initiatives
• Develop scaled spend contingency plans for various revenue scenarios
• Own the division's response to all planning-related processes (annual planning, LRP, etc.)
• Provide detailed, forward-looking reporting on spend progress vs. goals to divisional stakeholders
• Ensure reporting reflects both Finance team's definitions and operational realities

Spend Optimization Projects:

• Hardware optimization
• Indirect spend strategy, including license optimization and software tool consolidation
• Travel policy enforcement and optimization
• 1099 contractor management

• Drive special spend projects to completion, including
• Proactively identify and propose new spend management ideas based on data analysis and team input

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Collaborate with indirect purchasing to optimize software licensing and hardware procurement
• Develop strategic software decisions to improve terms and reduce unexpected costs
• Standardize options to increase volume discounts and improve overall value
• Populate and maintain the spend tracking platform with all division agreements/renewals

Labor and Headcount Management:

• Build headcount management forums to prioritize labor spend effectively
• Partner with leadership on compensation management for the team

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with finance, purchasing, IT/infrastructure, project managers, and business line leaders
• Serve as a liaison between departments to streamline processes and reduce administrative overhead for decision-makers and leads
• Provide clear communication and reporting on financial matters to all relevant stakeholders

Strategic Financial Partnership and Long-Term Efficiency Initiatives

• Own divisional Efficiency reporting, financial and operational, to balance strategic spending versus cost savings
• Serve as a key partner to finance, collaborating on process improvements for mid-year budget changes and long-term financial planning
• Lead regular, detailed reviews with key stakeholders (e.g., IT, Engineering, TPMs) to align financial projections with operational realities and adjust long-term cost optimization strategies based on emerging needs and future expectations
• Maintain and prioritize a dynamic list of high ROI spend ideas for leadership to consider for mid-year implementation, ensuring budget neutrality while capitalizing on emerging opportunities for cost savings or strategic investments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in financial management, preferably with P&L responsibility
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software such as Coupa, Oracle, NetSuite, and Lumos
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a startup founder or in roles managing physical inventory/hardware
• Track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and process improvements

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Low ego and service-oriented approach
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguous situations
• Diplomatic and able to navigate complex organizational dynamics

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant financial impact while working collaboratively across the organization. The ideal candidate will blend financial expertise with strong interpersonal skills to optimize spend, drive efficiencies, and support the company's strategic objectives while ensuring the division stays on budget throughout the year.

US Salary Range

$122,000-$183,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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