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POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-C39EE · FY26.Q2

Senior Manager, Corporate Finance (R5098)

Shield AI
[ COMPANY ]
Shield AI
[ LOCATION ]
San Francisco, California
[ POSTED ]
2026.05.29
[ REQ ID ]
REQ-C39EE
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$130,000 – $239,316USD
MIDPOINT
$184,658
SPREAD
$109,316
LEVEL
SENIOR
§ 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 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.

§ 03WHAT YOU'LL DO
§ 04OWN CORPORATE FORECASTING AND PLANNING
  • Lead monthly forecasts, quarterly updates, and the annual planning cycle
  • Build and maintain integrated three‑statement models for Corporate FP&A
  • Translate headcount plans, operating initiatives, and investment decisions into financial impacts
  • Support executive‑level reporting and Board materials
  • Improve forecasting accuracy and the operating cadence across all G&A functions
    • § 05CO‑LEAD ANAPLAN AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS FOR CORPORATE FP&A
  • Serve as the Corporate Finance Anaplan owner—model builds, enhancements, and governance
  • Replace manual work with scalable, automated workflows
  • Partner with IT, Data, and Engineering to enhance financial data quality
  • Help standardize processes across ERP, HRIS, procurement, and financial systems
    • § 06BE THE FINANCE PARTNER TO G&A
  • Support HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Facilities, and other G&A groups with planning and decision support
  • Build capacity and headcount models in partnership with the People Team
  • Support software procurement and vendor rationalization with the CIO organization
  • Deliver insights that guide decisions—not just reports
    • § 07REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or FP&A
    • Strong three‑statement modeling and forecasting skills
    • Hands‑on Anaplan ownership or implementation experience
    • Experience building scalable planning processes and systems
    • Systems mindset with a focus on automation and simplification
    • Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across functions
    • Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
    • Experience writing clear business requirements for technical teams
    § 08PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, hardware, or deep tech
    • Familiarity with government contract structures and program accounting
    • Experience supporting G&A and headcount‑driven planning
    • Strong data fluency (dashboards, data models, integrations, unit economics)
    § 09WHO YOU ARE
    • Mission‑driven and motivated by impact
    • A systems thinker who builds for scale and durability
    • Clear, calm, and structured under pressure
    • A direct communicator who elevates decision‑making
    • Automation‑oriented and constantly improving
    • High integrity and comfortable with tradeoffs
    § 10WHY 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.
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    Full-time regular employee offer package:
    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)
    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.
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    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.
    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
    How much does the Senior Manager, Corporate Finance (R5098) at Shield AI pay?
    The posting lists a range of $130K–$239K per year. Ranges reflect what Shield AI publicly declared on the source posting.
    Where is this Senior Manager, Corporate Finance (R5098) role based?
    The role is based in San Francisco, California.
    What experience does Shield AI expect for this role?
    The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ 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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