Manager, Strategic Finance & Business Operations - R&D Job at Verkada (San Mateo)

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

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

Strategic R&D Business Operations Manager

The Manager, Strategic Research and Development Business Operations, holds a key...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

BioMarin Pharmaceutical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS in finance, accounting, health sciences, or related degree
8+ years of relevant experience working in the pharmaceutical industry (including CROs)
5+ years of relevant technical experience working within Clinical Operations or within Business Operations, including experience with clinical site and/or vendor contracts and budgets
Robust knowledge of site contracting and budgeting process U.S. and Rest of World
Demonstrates ability to effectively lead, develop and manage the lifecycle of the site contracting process for assigned programs with minimum oversight
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work timelines, resources, and tasks to support timely execution
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and confidence collaborating with multiple functional areas and facilitating communication across multiple levels of internal/external teams to drive solutions
Demonstrates commitment to business ethics
Demonstrates resilience to change

Job Responsibility

Overall accountability for site-budget related financial management including executing on the global site budget and contracting strategy
Aligning with Global Study Operations on the clinical trial strategy
Primary point of contact (POC) for site budget and Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) management
Develop clinical trial assumptions and program drivers and drive delivery of the milestones and metrics
Provide input into site selection and feasibility
Determine appropriate budget line items based on final protocol
Develop study/country/site budget template
Budget analysis and estimation
Proactively drive sites or CROs/vendors to reach agreement on budget line items
Draft country and site CTAs

Head of Operational Excellence Clinical Development- Vaccines

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, ...

Location

United States , Swiftwater, PA; Waltham, MA

Salary:

187500.00 - 270833.33 USD / Year

Sanofi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in science, engineering, or business discipline
10+ years experience in Operational Excellence, including deployment and methodology design
Strong understanding of R&D, Clinical Operations or Clinical Development
Experience managing OE programs in complex, matrixed environments
Background in training, coaching, and people development
Completion of an OE Instructor program is a plus
Fluent English
Strategic & Tactical thinking
Decision-making & prioritization
Leadership & influence

Job Responsibility

Operational Excellence Strategy and Deployment within the function
Drive the deployment of the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap within the function
Coordinate diagnostics and/or gap analyses (business case) with Function OE Leaders and operational teams to identify improvement opportunities
Ensure the alignment of the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap with Vaccines R&D strategic priorities and business needs
Ensure that the training is consistent with the provided OE structure
Actively contributes to initiative prioritization and arbitration in collaboration with the Function Head
Assess and validate that each on-going and closed improvement initiative within the function complies with the core principles of Operational Excellence
Pro-actively support function performance and measure the impact of the initiative
Consolidate and monitor the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap progress and report to both local and central stakeholders
Build required methodologies, tools and standards according to the VRD OE Methodology development plan

What we offer

High-quality healthcare
prevention and wellness programs
at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Fulltime

Director, Product/R&D Strategic Finance (FP&A)

As the Director of Strategic Finance, you will be leading FP&A for all R&D and P...

Location

Israel , Tel Aviv

Salary:

Not provided

Gong

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, equity research, strategy consulting, or strategic/corp finance, preferably at either a high-tech or enterprise software company
4+ years of experience building and managing high-performing teams
Proven business partnership experience with C-suite executives and demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to various functions
Deep experience with various financial applications, including ERP, CRM, and financial planning applications (Salesforce, Netsuite, Excel, etc.)
Understanding of both traditional SaaS and consumption/outcome-based business models
Familiarity with Enterprise Software (SaaS preferred) metrics, ideally including both seat-based and consumption-based product models, with a focus on AI native technologies
Experience working in a startup environment, with an ability to balance strategic initiatives and operational execution
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related discipline

Job Responsibility

Manage, develop, and grow the strategic finance function for Product & R&D to help drive Gong’s growth through innovation
Partner with the Product and R&D leadership teams in thinking through and modeling long-term P&L trajectory
Strategically influence ongoing analysis on compute, product adoption, and optimization
Lead forecasting and budgeting, partnering with department leaders on monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis
Prepare and analyze management presentations, including monthly reporting, BOD, QBR, and Finance Review
Partner with the Accounting Team to support the month-end close process
Build complex financial models and analyses, including competitive analysis, gross margin analysis, pro forma models, scenario-based models with sensitivities, and consumption-based product models
Provide financial expertise to help support headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
Develop and implement scalable, efficient financial processes, leveraging AI and automation across FP&A to enhance reporting, forecast accuracy, and overall team productivity in support of our rapidly growing business
Partner with FinOps and Engineering to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure spend, balancing cost efficiency, performance, and scalability

What we offer

Ownership to solve complex problems, make impactful decisions, and build cutting-edge products
Encouragement to express personality and identity
Fairness and equal opportunities
Hybrid working model that combines working from home, on the go, or at the office
Flexibility
Autonomy
Positive work relationships
Effective work habits

Finance Manager

The Financial Planning & Analysis team oversees our investments in headcount, op...

Location

United States , Burlingame

Salary:

120000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Corporate Buyer Fruits & Vegetables

The Fruit & Vegetable Corporate Buyer is responsible for managing the procuremen...

Location

United States , Ontario, California

Salary:

75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field
3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in protein or food manufacturing
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in inventory management and procurement operations

Job Responsibility

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Source and manage suppliers of various fruit & vegetable products, ensuring alignment with quality, sustainability, and cost goals
Maintain supplier data, capabilities, and offerings in procurement systems on connection with company strategic goals
Lead sourcing initiatives including RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations and ensure supplier compliance with terms and conditions
Stay informed on category market trends, pricing, and adjust strategies to mitigate risk and capture value
Category & Inventory Management
Reconcile contracts against blanket orders in coordination with cross functional teams and plant buyers as well as conducting root cause analysis for variances in cost and volume
Monitor and manage aging inventory, raw material transfers, and disposition strategies
Act as the primary category contact for plant personnel and support production continuity
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Execution

What we offer

annual bonus

Fulltime

Global Procurement Assistant Manager Fine Chemicals

As a Global Procurement Assistant manager for Fine Chemicals, you will support t...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or engineering, with a strong supply chain/ procurement experience. MBA is an advantage
Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain or procurement
Very Strong Analytical, Interpretation and Communication skills: data/information analysis and presentation
Ability to read markets and convey findings along with recommendations, to the business
Comfort with systems: SAP CLM, USQS, SRS, HANA, Ariba, etc.
Knowledge and experience of forecasting, planning processes, market operations, supply chains
Basic understanding of chemicals and Consumer goods industry.

Job Responsibility

Support in building global sourcing strategy for all Non-food functional ingredients, clearly identifying the market trends in immediate and related chemicals markets
Drive alignment on the sourcing strategies, and support for successful execution from all key stakeholders across ranks in Business Groups, Business Units, R&D, Supply Chain and Procurement teams
Identify risks to the business and prepare resilience plans to overcome them
Identify newer opportunities through transformational sourcing models for the business in accordance with the Lighthouse Strategy of Procurement: e.g. Joint buying, upstream buying, buy to sell, value chain intervention etc
Develop short/mid-term negotiation strategies
Follow dynamically changing market conditions, understand direct and indirect factors influencing supply, demand and prices and develop a view of future markets trends for the business
Deep understanding of material value chains to unbundle and optimize delivered costs through lean principles, DTV, logistics optimization projects and de-dollarization initiatives
Full contracting cycle for the materials: from creation and administration of Tenders to the negotiation and closure of contract
Create/ collaborate and approve sourcing contracts in the Contract Lifecycle Management system on time in full
Use Smart Buying tools for extracting greater value: eTender, cost-plus/ market-minus pricing mechanisms, nego-factory, etc

Fulltime

Manager, Strategic Finance & Business Operations - R&D

Verkada

Location:
United States , San Mateo

Category:
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