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Senior Program Finance Analyst (R5882)

Shield AI· Finance Division – Program Finance & Pricing
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Dallas, Texas$89k - $130kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Program Finance Analyst to support financial execution, forecasting, and analysis across key programs. Partners with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Finance leadership to provide visibility into program performance and support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
  • Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
  • Partner closely with Program Management and Aircraft Ops teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planning
  • Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using tools like Power BI and Excel
  • 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
  • Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trends
  • Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates
  • Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
  • Strong working knowledge of Power BI and comfort with data visualization tools
  • 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 modeling

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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