Lead FP&A Analyst, Shield AI

• The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in the U.S. defense sector, including familiarity with government contracting dynamics, while also operating effectively in a fast-paced, software-driven environment
• Extensive FP&A experience within the U.S. defense industry, aerospace & defense, or government contracting environment
• Strong understanding of government contract structures, including cost-plus, fixed-price, and time & materials
• Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and financial implications of compliance in forecasting and reporting
• Proven expertise in top-down and bottom-up forecasting, including enterprise budgeting, cost pool planning, and management of indirect rates and wrap rates (e.g., G&A, overhead, fringe) within a program-based environment
• Experience supporting program finance, contract performance analysis, and backlog/pipeline forecasting
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles and their application in forecasting and financial analysis
• Proficient in delivering executive management-level reporting and analysis

Desirable

• Hivemind Finance is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Lead FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team
• This role will be integral in forecasting orders, revenue, and cash flow, driving executive-level reporting, and providing analytical support for business unit budget tracking
• Forecast company orders, revenue, and cash flow with accuracy and insight, incorporating government contract structures, funding profiles, and award timing
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, clearly articulating financial performance, program health, and strategic implications
• Support preparation and review of executive and board-level materials, including program-level performance reporting
• Monitor and track budget performance at the Business Unit and program/contract level, highlighting key variances and actionable insights
• Partner closely with program finance, program managers, business development, and operational leaders to provide forward-looking insights on contract performance and pipeline conversion
• Support financial planning processes tied to government contracts (e.g., cost-plus, fixed-price, T&M) and commercial software revenue models (e.g., SaaS, licensing, and usage-based pricing)
• Leverage FP&A tools (e.g., Anaplan or similar platforms) to enhance forecasting, reporting, and scenario modeling