Senior Finance Manager

About EDGE

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

Role Description

The Senior Finance Manager – Technology & Innovation Cluster is responsible to oversee the financial activities of the Cluster and be the representative to EDGE Group, it will be directly involved in different finance topics from project finance management to monthly financial report and planning.

This position will work closely with cross-functional teams outside the Finance domain such as Engineering, Program Management, Procurement and CTO office.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, performance reviewing & management reporting
• Prepare and analyze quarterly forecasts of the company
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecast for projects
• Understanding of Financial Planning related to R&D/Engineering projects in a high-tech environment
• Responsible to prepare monthly financial results and provide recommendations
• Present monthly status reports to EDGE Group as necessary, while understanding the crucial differences between Forecast/Budget vs. Actual
  
  

Project Finance and Reporting

• Prepare monthly actual vs budget variances status reports (cost, revenue and P&L) and other related project planning and controls documentation for the CFO and Management of the company
• Monthly submission of Project profitability report to the management
• Build use/business cases and financial analysis to support the development of a new product/solution to the market
• Prepare Product Investment business plans/cases, feasibility & market studies to support the company’s overall strategy and future product developments
• Understand budgeted cost basis for each project and monitor/control as per the project progress
• Work closely with program managers, directors, and division SVPs/VPs in analyzing development costs, revenue, and profitability by project
• Track resources utilization by project/function
  
  

Governance and Compliance

• Manage the External Auditor relationship, ensuring compliancewith EDGE Group Accounting Policy and IFRS accounting standards
• Support to EDGE Internal Audit team when it comes to the yearly Internal Audit Plan
• Adherence and application of EDGE Group Delegation of Authority
  
  

Experience And Education Qualification

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, corporate finance, engineering or related field
• 5 -10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance function/positions coupled with experience in management or consulting practices
• Understanding of IFRS 15 – Revenue Recognition and IAS 38 – Intangible Assets
  
  

Competencies:

• Strong business modelling & advanced analytics skills to handle complex financial and data models
• Strong business intelligence & corporate development skills
• Ability to be exact, thorough, and attentive to detail, while still meeting deadlines
• Ability to lead teams and work under pressure and short deadlines
• Excellent problem solving, diagnosis and analytical skills
• Possession of very strong sense of ownership and problem solving/solutioning in complex situations with several stakeholders
• Thoughtful financial modeling capabilities, including financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow), financial modeling, budgeting (short-term planning), business planning (long-term planning).
• Understanding of how information on early business indicators can be quickly developed to support decision making, steering/adjusting course and target achievement
• Strong systems aptitude and proficiency, including expert Excel and Power BI skills
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present analysis and findings in both verbal and written formats to all levels of management
• Knowledge of ERP implementation and driving results, objectives and projects to completion
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, performance reviewing & management reporting
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, performance reviewing & management reporting
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-functional and non-finance teams.