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Lead, Program Finance (R4707)

Shield AI
[ COMPANY ]
Shield AI
[ LOCATION ]
Melbourne
[ POSTED ]
2026.03.23
[ REQ ID ]
REQ-45355
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
Not Disclosed
§ 01OVERVIEW
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
§ 02JOB DESCRIPTION:
We’re looking for a Finance Lead with sharp analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fastest-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your insights will directly shape strategy and fuel innovation.
In this fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, you won’t just crunch numbers—you’ll influence decisions, uncover opportunities, and partner with leaders across engineering, operations, and product to deliver actionable financial intelligence. Your work will help optimize performance and steer one of our most critical business areas toward sustained growth.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, as well as a solid grasp of IFRS/AASB/GAAP, government contracting, and both hardware and software businesses. If you're energized by complexity, motivated by results, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
§ 03REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Experience working in the Aerospace & Defence industry, ideally supporting government or defence programs
  • 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
§ 04PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline
  • Experience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in a manufacturing, aerospace, or tech environment
  • Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or comparable tools)
  • Track record of being a high performer with a bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
  • Passion for using data to tell a story and drive strategic decisions
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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.
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, colour, 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Where is this Lead, Program Finance (R4707) role based?
The role is based in Melbourne.
What experience does Shield AI expect for this role?
The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
Where is Shield AI headquartered?
Shield AI is headquartered in San Diego, USA.
How was this posting sourced?
This role was pulled directly from Shield AI's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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