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Program Finance Lead (R5328)

Shield AI· Finance Division – Program Finance & Pricing
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Hybrid (London)Full Time EmployeePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Finance Lead for the Hivemind business unit, shaping strategy with actionable financial intelligence in a high-visibility role that partners with engineering, operations, and product to drive growth and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
  • Analyse financial and operational data to generate insights and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership
  • Partner closely with Program Management and Engineering teams to support program financial health, cost tracking, and workforce planning
  • Support the development and execution of Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent program performance frameworks
  • Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates
  • Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reporting
  • Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes
  • Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams
  • Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysis
  • Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

Qualifications

  • Experience working in the Aerospace & Defence industry, ideally supporting government or defence programs
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
  • Strong understanding of IFRS/AASB/GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting
  • Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
  • Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders

Skills

Required:Financial modelingData analysisIFRS/GAAP knowledgeGovernment contracting conceptsCommunication

Benefits

  • Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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