Sr. Finance Partner - Engineering and R&D

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Financial Manager to bridge Finance and Engineering, enhancing decision-making through financial insights on projects. This role involves managing finances for customer projects and R&D initiatives, alongside presenting financial updates to leadership. Candidates should possess a degree in finance with substantial FP&A experience and demonstrate strong analytical skills to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in FP&A or similar roles.
• Familiarity with project accounting and R&D investment tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports on project performance.
• Support development of customer proposals from a financial perspective.
• Develop financial models to evaluate budgets and ROI for R&D projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

Galvion We exist to enable your mission:

At Galvion, we are passionately committed to providing leading-edge solutions and equipment that enhance the overall agility and survivability of modern warfighters and tactical operators.

We design, develop, and deliver best-in-class head systems, as well as innovative power and data management solutions for military and tactical operators worldwide. We engineer advanced concepts and integrated systems that will be critical to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role will serve as the financial bridge between Finance and Engineering, helping to ensure data-driven decisions are made across customer projects and internal R&D initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with Program Managers and Engineering leadership to bring financial insights to project planning, execution, and performance evaluation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Customer Projects Financial Management

• Prepare monthly financial reports on project performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
• Identify cost overruns and provide actionable insights.
• Support the development of customer proposals from a financial perspective.
• Ensure project revenue recognition complies with US GAAP.
• Liaise with Accounts Receivable for timely and accurate billing.

R&D Initiatives Financial Management

• Work with Engineering leads to establish budgets and forecasts for R&D initiatives.
• Monitor and track R&D spend across systems.
• Develop financial models to evaluate budgets and ROI for new R&D projects.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable for proper coding of vendor invoices.
• Ensure timely submission of R&D tax credit claims like SRED.

Business Partnering

• Support Program Management and Engineering in understanding project actuals vs. budgets.
• Present quarterly financial performance updates to leadership.

Process and Systems Improvement

• Develop and maintain policies around project accounts.
• Leverage ERP and Power BI for timely and meaningful financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline cost tracking and data integration.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in FP&A or similar roles.
• Familiarity with project accounting and R&D investment tracking.
• Experience with project accounting software is a plus.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets from multiple sources.
• Excellent collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Occasional travel between Galvion facilities in Canada and the USA.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or expression, in accordance with applicable laws.