Finance Systems Manager

GKN; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled technical interface manager to coordinate project commitments related to weapon system equipment. This role involves managing stakeholder needs, overseeing the technical requirements specification, and ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex electrical equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in managing technical interfaces and contributing to project metrics, along with experience in the engineering development lifecycle. The position is based in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical requirements for complex systems.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and subsystems integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Technical Requirement Specification of the equipment.
• Develop interface specifications and manage stakeholder needs.
• Lead technical progress meetings and manage schedules and costs.

Skills

Technical Requirement Specification

Stakeholder management

Cost and schedule management

Interface specifications development

Sub-contractor management

Project metrics management

Job description

The role is to act as the technical interface with the Design Authority for weapons system equipment, ensuring alignment with system performance and project commitments. It involves coordinating work packages with internal and external suppliers to develop products on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Responsibilities include developing requirements with stakeholders, supporting design lab activities, and overseeing the delivery and acceptance of Weapon System products. This includes delivery of the Command and Control Processing Unit, associated consoles, and racks, focusing on hardware delivery, physical certification, and an understanding of the sub-systems operation, including software components.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the Technical Requirement Specification of the equipment
• Capture transversal engineering stakeholder needs
• Understand the ability to trade requirements for cost and schedule
• Develop and understand interface specifications
• Manage technical interface with the Equipment Design Authority, including acceptance of the equipment delivery
• Support equipment integration at the system level
• Manage the Statement of work of the equipment
• Lead the technical progress meetings and milestone reviews with the supplier
• Have an understanding of Unit Production Cost for the equipment
• Understand sub-contractor management both internal and external
• Understand and contribute to the key activities in the engineering development lifecycle such as design reviews
• Manage schedule, cost, quality and performance metrics for assigned work packages, Manage the delivery of complex electrical equipment and subsystems, including processing units, racks, and associated infrastructure
• Ensure designs meet project requirements and comply with technical standards
• Oversee acceptance of hardware and support its functional integration within the wider subsystem
• Deliver all required technical and certification documentation
• Engage with stakeholders to clarify requirements and influence project direction
• Coordinate with third‑party suppliers, defining statements of work and managing deliverables
• Lead technical work packages to track progress, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes

Location: Bristol