Sr Lead FP&A - Procurement (R4808)
On-site Dallas Full-time Senior FP&A
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Shield AI. Dallas · full-time · $130,000–$190,000 base.
SalaryStated by Shield AI
$130,000 – $190,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Shield AIOur estimate for the market: $109,500–$157,500Median $141,000
The range includes the market median of $141,000 for senior FP&A roles in Dallas.
Worked out from 9 postings that stated pay, median $141,000. Last updated Oct 14, 2026.
RoleFP&A
SenioritySenior
LocationDallas
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$130,000–$190,000
PostedApr 15, 2026 · 6mo ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Break down spending on purchasing, transport, storage and inventory to show where supply-chain costs arise
- Build financial models for budgets, forecasts and longer-range plans, then keep them current
- Track inventory turnover, unit costs and logistics spending against key performance measures
- Work with procurement, logistics and operations to find savings and improve processes
- Prepare monthly actual-versus-plan reviews and assess how cost structures affect pricing and margins
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or another listed field
- Five to six years in financial analysis, supply-chain operations, cost analysis or another listed area
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can connect financial planning with procurement and wider supply-chain operations. You’ll work onsite in Dallas.
From the employer
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. 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.
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. ### 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.
Job Description:
The Senior Lead of FP&A is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain operations. This role partners with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.What you'll do:
- Analyze supply chain costs including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and inventory.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, cost per unit, and logistics expenses.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses comparing actual results vs. budget/forecast.
- Support pricing strategies by analyzing cost structures and margin impacts.
Required qualifications:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Financial analysis
- Supply chain, logistics, or operations
- Cost analysis or budgeting* Inventory management
- Procurement or sourcing
- Manufacturing or distribution environments
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
5-6 years' experience in
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Knowledge of supply chain processes and logistics operations.
- Familiarity with cost accounting and inventory management.
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. ### 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.