Finance Manager

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 bi