Lead,ProgramFinance

## Description 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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  ## What you'll do Lead program financials end-to-end: forecasting, budgeting, EAC development, and variance analysis across development and production phases Partner with Program Managers to drive program execution, quantify risks/opportunities, and influence cost, schedule, and scope decisions Build and maintain integrated financial models linking labor, material, and manufacturing inputs to program outcomes Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership on program health, margin performance, and resource allocation Establish and scale KPI reporting (cost, schedule, throughput, unit economics) using Power BI, Excel, and data pipelines Support month-end and quarter-end close with accurate accruals, revenue recognition inputs, and variance narratives Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to track material usage, inventory movement, and cost drivers Drive automation and process improvements across financial planning, reporting, and program analytics ## Required qualifications 6+ years of experience in program finance or similar role within aerospace and defense environments Proven ownership of program financials with direct impact on EAC accuracy, cost control, and margin improvement Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel) with the ability to integrate operational drivers into forecasts Strong understanding of government contracting (FFP, CPFF, T&M) and practical application of US GAAP in a project-based environment Experience pa