Manager of R & D Finance Job at Robert Half (Parsippany)

R&D Tax Assistant Manager / Manager

An exciting opportunity for someone with a tax or accounting and R&D financials ...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater Manchester; Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

BDO UK LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A tax / accounting qualification(s) or technical qualifications
Minimum 2 years R&D Tax experience
Strong numerical ability and excel skills
Displays attention to detail, accuracy first time, proven analytical skills as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment
Experience in efficiently managing a portfolio of work and managing multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines
Ability to interact readily with other financial and technical professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information
Experience in working within a business unit with internal (and external) clients
Understanding of accounts and tax computations for the purposes of understanding the benefit to the client
High proactivity in the approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having an ability to work on own initiative
Ability to project a professional, credible, and trustworthy image and maintain strict confidentiality

Job Responsibility

Undertaking the financial assessment of claims and preparing the financial disclosure which will be submitted to HMRC
Preparation and submission of the R&D Additional Information Form and Pre-Notifications
Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines
Liaison with our technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission of claims to HMRC
Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries
Continuously developing own knowledge and skills and to keep technical knowledge up to date
Working closely with the senior financial and technical staff of our clients
Extensive client communication
Supporting business development opportunities and cross-sector R&D

What we offer

Health and wellness programmes
Pension plan with matched employer contributions
Private medical access for you and your family
Income protection plan
Holidays with ability to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave
Bike to work scheme
Agile working
Wellbeing programmes
Career development programmes
Mentoring and coaching

R&D Tax Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a tax or accounting and R&D fin...

Location

United Kingdom , Reading; Gatwick; Guildford; Southampton

Salary:

Not provided

BDO UK LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree level education and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent with demonstrable post qualified experience
Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection
Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person
Experience of leading complex projects
Experience of people management

Job Responsibility

Reviewing and/or preparing the financial assessment of claims the financial disclosure which will be submitted to HMRC
Review and submission of the R&D Additional Information Form and Pre-Notifications
Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines
Project managing the delivery of our work
Liaison with our technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission of claims to HMRC
Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries
Supporting in the preparation of Patent Box claims
Continuously developing own knowledge and skills and to keep technical knowledge up to date

What we offer

Health and wellness programmes
Pension plan
Private medical
Income protection plan
Holidays
Bike to work scheme

Finance Manager

Finance Manager | VC-Backed Tech Start-up | London / Hybrid. The Client: Harmoni...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Proven experience owning management accounts, including month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, confident handling large datasets
Comfortable working across both transactional and analytical aspects of finance

Job Responsibility

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting
Post and review month-end journals, ensuring all reconciliations are complete and accurate
Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts and monitor daily cash movements
Oversee the AP and AR team, improving controls, and supporting collection processes
Manage payroll, pensions, and statutory submissions to ensure compliance and accuracy
Lead the annual statutory audit and R&D tax credit process, coordinating with external auditors and advisors
Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis to support business strategy
Continuously improving processes, implementing automation, and systems upgrades to increase efficiency
Partner cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to ensure alignment of financial and business priorities
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Fulltime

Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager (Lead) | AI Deeptech Start-up | London. Harmonic has ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
Proven experience in a high-growth start-up or tech environment
Highly collaborative and strong business partnering skills with the ability to build relationship with colleagues across different departments
Ability to be dynamic and operate both as part of a team and autonomously when necessary
Ability to be hands-on in your approach, not shying away from getting down in the detail when necessary
Extremely analytical mindset with a high attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Support the Founder/CEO with board materials and investor updates
Deliver high-quality management information and performance KPIs
Review monthly financials with the Exec team, providing commercial insight and recommendations
Manage banking relationships and optimize cash yield post-Series A
Oversee working capital, including receivables, payables, and cashflow
Lead procurement and vendor management to ensure cost efficiency and value for money
Enforce cost discipline and expenditure control in line with budget priorities
Maintain and enhance financial forecasting and budgeting models
Lead monthly budget vs. actual reviews with leadership
Support scenario planning and business case development for strategic initiatives

Fulltime

Head of Finance

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Project Management: Owning the day to day activities of our finance function as the main point of contact for the business
Responsible for all group reporting to AKQA/WPP including month end as well as additional quarterly and annual reporting requirements
Supporting pipeline and fee tracking activities by liaising with the Project Leads / project teams
Identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance of the business, whilst supporting the education of non-financial staff across the business
Lead and point of contact during internal and external audits
Own the Annual Statutory Accounts and tax packs
Own (with support from the CEO) the budgeting and re-forecasting cycles
Accounting: Revenue recognition with support from the Project Leads
Review monthly Management Accounts and provide commentary on performance vs budget
Collate monthly board pack trading update and include commentary on key KPI’s etc

Job Responsibility

Maintain the financial health of both studios, helping to increase profitability
Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain all account activities with your team
Craft financial strategies and create forecast models to determine the financial progress of both studios
Partner day-to-day with teams across the business, including close relationships with Project Leads, People, the leadership team and our CEO
Embody studio values and engage and participate passionately with every aspect of studio life and culture

Fulltime

Product Operations Lead

Lead large-scale, high-impact, cross-functional R&D product launches. Champion t...

Location

United States

Salary:

118000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Addepar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years product operations, program management, or similar relevant experience
5+ years of successfully implementing and managing SaaS product development programs
Solid technical foundation with ability to understand and digest new technical concepts and technologies quickly
Experience in practicing Agile, with the ability to adjust effectively based on current needs and team dynamics
Strong business process mapping experience
ability to quickly diagram “as-is” and “to-be” processes
Strong experience with program management tools
Strong influencing and negotiating skills at all levels
Comfortable adjusting between the need to be tactical vs. strategic
Expert in navigating through, and working with ambiguity by bringing structure to large/complex problems

Job Responsibility

Drive a portfolio of high-priority R&D product launches, including the creation and management of detailed plans and artifacts
Lead strategic and tactical weekly cross-functional forums across Product, Engineering, Design, Go-to Market, Risk, Legal, Finance, and other key stakeholders
Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive progress, facilitate collaboration, and remove obstacles
Identify program risks and establish escalation process for facilitating “Return to Green” plan for launches that are off-track
Flex technical expertise and emotional intelligence to align discussions to business outcomes
influence strategy and trade-off decisions to optimize impact and time-to-market
Champion a metrics-driven approach to review Alpha & Best test data to inform subsequent phases of launch
Facilitate development of product health metrics and a Business As Usual (BAU) Operating Model as products transition from launch state to BAU/sustaining state
Coordinate, design, and implement improvements to the company-wide Product Lifecycle process
Map existing R&D business processes, i.e. “as-is” processes, and identify gaps that should be addressed in “to-be” process diagrams

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits
reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

Fulltime

Hardware R&D Finance Manager

We are hiring a Hardware Finance Manager, R&D to own the financial strategy, inv...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

234000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of progressive finance experience with significant exposure to hardware, manufacturing, or complex supply chain businesses
A passion for helping build world-class finance teams and driving business and financial outcomes, as measured on margin improvement, working capital efficiency, forecast accuracy, and execution of cost-reduction initiatives
A strong ability to critically evaluate opportunities and risks
Expert modeling skills with best-in-class attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy
Exemplary ability to distill complex financial information into actionable insights
Excellent communication skills and “story telling” ability when presenting data insights
Strong enthusiasm for building the human-computer interface for the AI era

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end hardware R&D financial models across the development lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through development, validation, and transition to production
Serve as a key finance partner to Hardware Engineering and Product leadership, supporting decisions on roadmap sequencing, technical scope, resourcing levels, and investment pacing through clear financial frameworks and scenario analysis
Translate technical roadmaps into financially grounded R&D execution plans, integrating assumptions around headcount ramps, staffing mix, tooling, lab and test infrastructure, and development timelines
Drive capital discipline and investment efficiency, proactively identifying scope changes, resourcing inefficiencies, and investment risks before spend becomes structurally locked in
Own R&D forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, providing clear visibility into spend vs. plan, key drivers of change, and implications for broader hardware investment priorities
Frame program-level tradeoffs and decision scenarios for leadership, clearly quantifying implications across cost, schedule, technical risk, and long-term platform value
Build and maintain standardized R&D investment dashboards and program views to provide consistent, executive-ready visibility into burn rates, milestone progress, and capital allocation
Support portfolio-level decision-making by comparing investment profiles across hardware programs and generations, informing prioritization, sequencing, and long-term R&D strategy
Contribute to the development and scaling of the hardware R&D finance foundation, improving modeling rigor, governance, and decision support as the hardware portfolio grows

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Fulltime

Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner, R&D, will play a critical role in supporting the f...

Location

China , Beijing

Salary:

Not provided

ASML

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis and/or business partnership in a global organization with complex technology and hardware intensive R&D, preferably in the semi-conductor capital equipment or other high technology hardware industry
Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
Strong understanding of R&D operations and project management principles
Experience in ERP and planning systems, preferably Oracle
Adept at moving from the operational task management to executive review tasks
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/SAP) and financial planning software (e.g., SAC or BPC)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support China program budgeting (OPEX and CAPEX), forecasting, and long-term planning
Conduct monthly analysis of actual and forecast of full year cost vs. budget, identify any risk and opportunity in meeting target
Lead monthly review with China program leadership team, presenting budget status and financial key performance indicators
Serve as the primary finance point of contact for China program cost management
Partner with China R&D program leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
Develop financial business case for HMI in China market, including ROI and NPV evaluations
Act as a trusted advisor to China program, providing guidance on cost optimization, resource allocation, and financial best practices
Establish and continuously improve planning process aligned with ASML central requirement
Define and implement process for R&D project setup and management
Work closely with Accounting, Procurement, and other cross functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance

Fulltime

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