Sr. Finance Manager

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies.

Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose.

We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our Finance team. This position will report to the VP of Transformation.

The Senior Finance Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategic decision support. This position partners closely with executive leadership to drive financial performance, maintain strong internal controls, and support long‑term business growth.  This position will support financial management and control for complex government contracts, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials (T&M) types, as needed. The Senior Finance Manager will also lead and/or support transformation initiatives across the Company or a function, as assigned.  

This role involves leading program financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value management (EVM) in support of program managers and senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in government contract accounting, financial analysis, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and other federal regulations.

Responsibilities Serve as the primary financial liaison between program managers, corporate finance, and clients on assigned programs.

Develop and maintain detailed program budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.

Prepare and present monthly financial reports (including EACs, ETCs, and cash flow) to internal and external stakeholders.

Support project start-up, execution, and close-out activities, including project setup in ERP system.

Track funding, burn rates, and contract ceilings; proactively notify stakeholders of risks or funding shortfalls.

Ensure compliance with contract terms, cost accounting standards (CAS), and internal policies.

Leading analysis on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk reporting and analysis.

Develop and provide monthly financial reports to program managers

Partnering with program managers and division leads to assist them in running their programs proactively by providing oversight on financial tracking.

Monitor subcontractor and vendor invoicing, accruals, and funding flows.

Support audits and data calls from DCAA, DCMA, or internal reviewers.

Proactively analyze data to…