Senior Director of Finance

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ Inc is looking for an experienced financial leader to lead a robust team for finance and accounting professionals for our Technology Solutions business unit in Waltham or Franklin, MA

The individual must be a leader who is comfortable being accountable for achieving program and financial performance. The selected individual must be able to work in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment and will be counted on to provide proactive, strategic input as part of the senior leadership team. This position will be routinely engaged in discussions with senior functional leaders across the business unit and the company.

Responsibilities

• Management Responsibilities:Lead a team of 8 professionals, program finance, financial planning & analysis, and financial reporting.
• Fiduciary Responsibility: Full P&L responsibility ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial records and financial statements.
• Robust Matrix: Partner with P&L Lead and act as integral link between the Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to help capture new business, drive revenue growth, and improve operational efficiencies.
• Develop strategies and support the organization’s goal to work within approved budgets to achieve financial goals; develop and implement cost saving measures and innovatively align work with strategic goals
• Develops, implements, and administers financial programs, policies, procedures and systems in multiple financial/accounting disciplines designed to ensure proactive financial analyses, accurate reporting and robust internal controls
• Responsible for working with the P&L Lead to establish direct and indirect forecast model/rates and proactively manage variances
• Provide proactive, timely analysis in support of critical business decisions
• Develops annual budgets and longer-term forecasts
• Interfaces and assists with external and internal auditors as required
• Manages company’s cash flow and working capital in support of business operations
• Responsible for pricing and pricing accuracy of all bids
• Ability to manage, motivate, and develop employees

Required Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Strong leadership and business acumen
• Experience in government contracting and solid knowledge of government Cost Accounting Standards
• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in Defense and Aerospace Industry
• Product manufacturing financial experience is required
• At least 7 years of financial leadership experience
• Strong background in operational finance and controls with a leadership role in reporting financial results
• Demonstrated experience creating strategic financial projections and high-level actionable analysis
• Strategic thinker who has ability to create, influence and execute cross-functionally to achieve results
• Ability to lead and influence complex teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with financial systems such as Costpoint

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA.
• Experience implementing new ERP