Senior Manager, Corporate Finance (R5098)

Job 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.Job Description: We build advanced autonomous systems for defense and commercial markets—an environment that demands financial rigor, scalable systems, and fast, informed decision‐making. 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: Own Corporate Forecasting and PlanningLead monthly forecasts, quarterly updates, and the annual planning cycleBuild and maintain integrated three‐statement models for Corporate FP&ATranslate headcount plans, operating initiatives, and investment decisions into financial impactsSupport executive‐level reporting and Board materialsImprove forecasting accuracy and the operating cadence across all G&A functionsCo‐Lead Anaplan and Financial Systems for Corporate FP&AServe as the Corporate Finance Anaplan owner—model builds, enhancements, and governanceReplace manual work with scalable, automated workflowsPartner with IT, Data, and Engineering to enhance financial data qualityHelp standardize processes across ERP, HRIS, procurement, and financial systemsBe the Finance Partner to G&ASupport HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities, and other G&A groups with planning and decision supportBuild capacity and headcount models in partnership with the People TeamSupport software procurement and vendor rationalization with the CIO organizationDeliver insights that guide decisions—not just reportsRequired qualifications: 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or FP&AStrong three‐statement modeling and forecasting skillsHands‐on Anaplan ownership or implementation experienceExperience building scalable planning processes and systemsSystems mindset with a focus on automation and simplificationProven ability to partner with senior leaders across functionsComfortable operating in fast‐paced, dynamic environmentsExperience writing clear business requirements for technical teamsPreferred qualifications: Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, hardware, or deep techFamiliarity with government contract structures and program accountingExperience supporting G&A and headcount‐driven planningStrong data fluency (dashboards, data models, integrations, unit economics)Who you are: Mission‐driven and motivated by impactA systems thinker who builds for scale and durabilityClear, calm, and structured under pressureA direct communicator who elevates decision‐makingAutomation‐oriented and constantly improvingHigh integrity and comfortable with tradeoffsWhy it matters: The teams and systems you support are foundational to how we scale. Your work will influence how we plan, hire, invest, and operate—making Finance a strategic accelerator for the mission. Frisco, TX salary range: $130,000 - $190,000 San Mateo, CA salary range: $150,000 - $230,000 #LI-TF1 #LEFull-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + EquityTemporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.###Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.