Roles and Responsibilities:

· Financial Reporting and Compliance:

o Prepare and present financial results to R&D management and Program Management

o Ensure compliance with IFRS financial policies, procedures, and regulations

· Program and SteerCo Management:

o Work hand-in-hand with the Program Director and the Program Teams to prepare and address Program Management KPIs

o Present key Program Management insights and priorities in bi-weekly Program SteerCos

o Address financial risks and opportunities on program level pro-actively with Program Managers and Program Director

· Financial Analysis:

o Provide financial analytics for R&D and Program Management spend

o Analyze and highlight key variances and trends

o Profitability analysis per individual customer account

· Budgeting and Forecasting:

o Collaborate with R&D and Program Management leadership to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and latest estimates

o Monitor and control R&D and Program Management expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and financial goals.

o Resource consolidation of Project needs vs Cost center capacity

· Strategic Support:

o Provide financial advice & recommendations for decision-making and strategic planning of R&D initiatives, programs and overall investments

o Evaluate the financial viability of new projects and technologies, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments.

· Process Improvement:

o Identify opportunities for process & system improvements, ensure decisions are taken and implement agreed improvements across R&D, Program Management and beyond

o Implement best practices around financial management of R&D expenses

o Prepare, share and address benchmarking across R&D and Program Management

· Collaboration and Communication:

o Work closely with R&D and Program Management teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and related spend

o Act as a liaison between R&D and other departments, including Finance, to ensure seamless communication and alignment on financials

o Be the Finance point of contact for internal customers (R&D and Program Management)

· Risk Management:

o Align with R&D and Program Management leadership and define plans in order to achieve financial plans and commitments. Work closely with CTO and Program Management Director on plans, actions, timelines and ownership

o Assess and manage financial risks associated with R&D and program spend

o Develop strategies and underpinned plans to mitigate financial risks

· Employ a hands-on, pragmatic and pro-active approach towards optimizing financial results

· Solution oriented and business-minded leader who aligns R&D and Program Management priorities with business goals and understands and drives activities that optimize business results and financial valuation.

Required Skills:

· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or professional certification like CPA, CMA is a plus).

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership role, with significant exposure to R&D

· Pro-active Finance leadership, self-driven to address and resolve opportunities and risks

· Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting