Role Details

Location

Melbourne

Salary (est. USD)

~$140K - $220K (est. USD)

Estimated based on role seniority, company stage (Series F), and industry benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary.

How is this calculated?

Seniority band Senior / Lead

Base range $140K – $220K

Based on Web3 & AI industry compensation data. Seniority is inferred from role title keywords. Company stage affects ranges: early-stage (−15%), late-stage/public (+10%).

Department

Finance

Type

Intern

Vertical

Robotics

Hiring Manager

Best Guess

Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.

Required qualifications:

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

Experience working in the Aerospace & Defence industry, ideally supporting government or defence programs

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., T&M, CPFF, FFP)

Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline

Experience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in a manufacturing, aerospace, or tech environment

Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or comparable tools)

Track record of being a high performer with a bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail

Passion for using data to tell a story and drive strategic decisions

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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.

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, colour, 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.