Joblaze summary

The Finance Manager at Armada plays a crucial role in shaping the company's financial strategy, focusing primarily on research and development. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, budgeting, and investment analysis, particularly in a high-growth environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance or accounting, with a preference for those who have supported technical teams. Armada's innovative culture and emphasis on cross-functional collaboration make this role suitable for strategic thinkers who thrive in dynamic settings.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Armada's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 18% of 11 comparable senior management roles in United States that list Finance we track (median $180,000 across 9 companies).
Finance appears in 1.3% of 985 comparable senior management roles in United States; R&D appears in 0.1% of 985 comparable senior management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Finance Manager role remote?: Yes — Armada lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Armada lists $121,120–$154,400 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Finance Manager role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Finance, R&D.
What seniority level is this role?: Armada targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Finance Manager role at Armada.

From the original posting

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.

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).

Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $139,290 – $174,110
Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $121,120 – $154,400
Tier 3 (other cities): $115,070 - $143,830

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Compensation

$121,120—$151,400 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

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