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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. 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. Your work will help optimize performance and steer one of our most critical business areas toward sustained growth. The adecuado candidate brings deep experience in financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, as well as a solid grasp of IFRS/GAAP, government contracting, and both hardware and software businesses. Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning Analyse financial and operational data to generate insights and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership Partner closely with Program Management and Engineering teams to support program financial health, cost tracking, and workforce planning Support the development and execution of Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent program performance frameworks Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process,



including variance analysis and executive reporting Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams 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; 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., Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders MBA or Master's degree in a related discipline Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or comparable tools) Passion for using data to tell a story and drive strategic decisions #Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Program Finance Lead (Madrid)
🏢 shieldai
📍 Madrid