Finance Manager
Armada · United States (Remote) · Posted Jul 9, 2026
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About the Company
Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-savvy Finance Manager to partner closely with Engineering, Product, and our leadership teams to drive financial planning, investment strategy, and operational rigor across the business, with a primary focus on R D. This role will report to the Director of Strategic Finance and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support. You will play a key role in informing how Armada allocates resources and invests in innovation.
Location. This role is remote-based on the continental US.
What You'll Do
Cross-Functional Partnership
Act as a trusted finance partner to Engineering, Product, and other business teams
Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and relevant accounting considerations (e.g., capitalization policies)
Partner with broader teams (GTM, RevOps, Strategic Finance) to ensure alignment across company plans
Financial Strategy Planning
Own financial planning for key functions, with a primary focus on R D, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to translate technical roadmaps into financial plans
Develop and track key metrics (e.g., cost efficiency, headcount productivity)
Investment Strategy Decision Support
Evaluate new product initiatives, infrastructure investments, and key business opportunities through detailed financial models and business cases
Support prioritization of resources across competing initiatives
Conduct scenario analysis to inform trade-offs between growth, cost, and operational efficiency
Budgeting, Forecasting Variance Analysis
Lead budgeting cycles and monthly/quarterly forecast updates for supported functions
Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to improve cost discipline and predictability
Partner with business leaders to track performance against financial targets
Process Improvement Scaling
Build scalable processes, reporting frameworks, and dashboards to support financial visibility and decision-making
Improve visibility into spend, hiring, and investment performance
Drive automation and tooling enhancements across FP A systems
You’re a Great Fit If You’re
A strategic thinker who can connect technical investments to financial outcomes
A hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and creates structure where none exists
A strong partner who can influence without authority and collaborate with technical teams
A detail-oriented operator who can balance precision with speed in a fast-paced environment
A self-starter with a bias for action and ownership
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in FP A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
Experience supporting Engineering, Product, R D, or other technical/business functions preferred
Strong financial modeling skills (scenario modeling, investment analysis, headcount planning)
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a high-growth environment
Familiarity with software development cost capitalization and related accounting concepts is a plus
Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Pigment, or similar) and data tools
Advanced Excel proficiency required
Compensation Benefits
For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request) .
We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.
Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $139,290 – $174,110
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