Director of Finance

QinetiQ - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Finance at QinetiQ US is responsible for leading a team of finance and accounting professionals within the Defense Modernization and Intelligence Mission Services business unit. This role requires a strategic leader who will ensure financial performance and accountability, engage with senior leadership, and provide proactive financial analysis to support business decisions. The position involves full P&L responsibility, managing financial records, and collaborating with various departments to drive revenue growth and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 professionals in program finance, financial planning & analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial records and financial statements with full P&L responsibility.
• Partner with P&L Lead and act as a link between Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Develop strategies to work within approved budgets and achieve financial goals, including cost-saving measures.
• Implement financial programs, policies, procedures, and systems to ensure proactive financial analyses and robust internal controls.
• Manage variances proactively and provide timely analysis for critical business decisions.
• Develop annual budgets and long-term forecasts.
• Interface with external and internal auditors as required.
• Manage the company's cash flow and working capital to support business operations.
• Motivate and develop employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Defense and Aerospace Industry.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• Experience in government contracting and knowledge of government Cost Accounting Standards.
• At least 7 years of financial leadership experience.
• Strong background in operational finance and controls with experience in reporting financial results.
• Demonstrated experience in creating strategic financial projections and actionable analysis.
• Ability to lead and influence complex teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with financial systems such as Costpoint and Focus Point (TM1).

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or CPA.
• Experience implementing new ERP systems and associated routines and controls.
• Knowledge of business and program execution tenants (e.g. EAC etc.)

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Commitment to health and well-being of employees and their families
• Opportunities to work with a purpose