Director of Business & Commercial Finance

Founded in 2017 and acquired by Elbit Systems in 2026, Bluewhite delivers field-ready ground autonomy and intelligence for the new era of robotic warfare. Our vision is to transform operations into highly secure, resilient, and fully autonomous missions. Bluewhite's mission is to empower frontline units and keep operators out of harm's way by deploying scalable, AI-powered solutions. We leverage cutting-edge Physical AI and advanced world models for robotics to equip existing vehicles and robotic platforms with our mature, OEM-agnostic autonomy stack - turning them into intelligent, coordinated autonomous swarms. We partner with defense forces, OEMs, and system integrator to enable robust, trusted autonomy in contested environments, maximizing operational effectiveness, accelerating mission success, and most importantly, saving lives. Are you looking to be a part of a deep-tech team that impacts the future of global security ? Our team does exactly that every single day. We are looking for a senior, hands-on Director of Business & Commercial Finance to take ownership of the commercial and financial lifecycle of our deals and programs. Responsibilities - what you’ll be doing: Deal, Pricing & Commercial Finance • Lead the financial side of the deal process for new opportunities. • Own pricing, quotations, and financial models supporting commercial proposals. • Analyze deal economics, including costs, margins, profitability, financial milestone structure, cash-flow implications, and financial risks. • Partner with Business, Program, and Engineering teams to evaluate opportunities and support commercial decision-making. • Review contracts from a financial and commercial perspective and ensure alignment between the commercial offer, contractual commitments, and execution plan. Program Economics & Financial Control • Own the financial performance of programs throughout their lifecycle, including revenue, costs, margins, profitability, and cash flow. • Work closely with Program Managers to track contractual, delivery, invoicing, and payment milestones. • Assess the financial impact of changes in scope, schedule, cost, or contractual commitments. • Drive invoicing readiness and maintain ownership and visibility over customer collections and expected cash-in. • Work with Business and Program teams to resolve commercial or execution gaps that impact invoicing, collections, or program profitability. • Identify financial risks, deviations, and opportunities across programs and ensure timely visibility and escalation when needed. Procurement & Vendor Management • Own and support the commercial and financial aspects of procurement and supplier engagements. • Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions. • Lead or support negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors. • Monitor supplier commitments and financial exposures and ensure alignment with project economics and company objectives. • Drive commercial discipline and cost awareness across vendor-related activities. FP&A & Financial Planning • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes. • Perform actual vs. budget and forecast analysis. • Build financial models and analyses to support management decisions and company planning. • Prepare management reporting and translate financial performance into actionable insights. Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership • Serve as a trusted financial and commercial partner to senior company leadership. • Work confidently with senior stakeholders, including the ability to challenge assumptions and decisions when needed. • Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, while maintaining strong judgment and attention to detail. • Manage and develop a team member, providing professional guidance, prioritization, and ongoing support. Requirements - does this describe you? · 6 + years of relevant experience in Business Finance, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Project Finance, or similar roles. • Strong experience in pricing, business cases, deal analysis, and program economics. • Experience working with contracts, commercial terms, milestone-based programs, billing, and collections. • Strong financial modeling and Excel capabilities. • Strong business judgment and commercial mindset. • Ability to work confidently with senior management, challenge when needed, and perform effectively under pressure. • Ability to work cross-functionally with Business, Programs, Engineering, Operations, and Finance. • Strong ownership, independence, and ability to drive complex processes end-to-end. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. • Fluent Hebrew and English. Advantages - these will bring you to our front row: · Experience in procurement, supplier management, or commercial negotiations with vendors and subcontractors. • Previous management experience or demonstrated people-management capabilities. • Experience in technology, defense, industrial, or project-based environments. • Experience with complex, multi-year, or milestone-based customer contracts. • Experience supporting international deals and customers.