R&D Finance Manager (ATA Business Unit)

Job Overview

In this role, you will support the Finance Director, ATA, in ensuring the FP A staff work is completed timely and accurately for ~$400M ATA Business. ATA Business contributes ~80% of Spirent results, therefore it is critical that revenue and profits are tracked and executed in a timely order for Spirent’s continued success.

You will review pipeline deals and drive Spirent execution for revenue recognition. This is achieved by coordinating cross-functional discussions to better understand customer requirements, build lead time, material availability, and incoterms. This task must be performed weekly for all the 12 P Ls across ATA.

You will prepare Revenue Calls at quarter-end for the CEO, CFO, EVP Global Sales, GM – ATA, VP FD – ATA to drive revenue and ensure all risks are mitigated to meet Spirent order and revenue goals. The preparation must be thorough and based on the weekly cross-functional discussion output on customer deliveries. Accountable to follow up on all action items and track them to closure.

You will prepare Order, Revenue, and Profitability analysis by Top 20 customers, Top 20 Partners, Regions, Hyperscalers, MSO, Chipset, Israel, and Direct vs Indirect Channels. Engage and respond to Sales organization requests on analysis to drive topline and improve margin.

You will assist in preparing monthly Business Reviews for CEO and CFO. Prepare meaningful analytics to highlight trends and risks.

You will assist in driving the Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly business forecasts, and 3-year business plan across the ATA organization.

You will assist on critical P L reporting projects to drive efficiency and accuracy.

About Spirent Communications

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles, and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!

Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry’s most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behavior of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!

Join Spirent and together let’s shape tomorrow!

Job Responsibilities

• This role will assist the FP A Director in reviewing pipeline deals and drive Spirent execution for revenue recognition. This is achieved by coordinating cross-functional discussions to better understand customer requirements, build lead time, material availability, and incoterms. This task must be performed weekly for all the 12 P Ls across ATA.
• Prepare Revenue Calls at quarter-end for the CEO, CFO, EVP Global Sales, GM – ATA, VP FD – ATA to drive revenue and ensure all risks are mitigated to meet Spirent order and revenue goals. The preparation must be thorough and based on the weekly cross-functional discussion output on customer deliveries. Accountable to follow up on all action items and track them to closure.
• Prepare Order, Revenue, and Profitability analysis by Top 20 customers, Top 20 Partners, Regions, Hyperscalers, MSO, Chipset, Israel, and Direct vs Indirect Channels. Engage and respond to Sales organization requests on analysis to drive topline and improve margin.
• Assist the FP A Director – ATA in preparing monthly Business Reviews for CEO and CFO. Prepare meaningful analytics to highlight trends and risks.
• Assist the FP A Director in driving the Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly business forecasts, and 3-year business plan across the ATA organization.
• Assist FP A Director – ATA on critical P L reporting projects to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Forecasting / Budgeting for complete P L.
• Report and manage KPI and Critical Success Factors for the business including detailed profitability, discount analysis, and other drivers for the business.
• Contribute Orders, Revenue, Margin, Opex, and Capex in the Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly business forecasts, and 3-year business plan.
• Provide accurate and concise reporting of results for senior management reporting.
• Work very closely with the accounting team on the close.
• Responsible for updating month-end cost accruals as needed.
• Support any external / internal audits for the business unit.

Job Requirements

Annualized Salary Wage Range : $115,000 - $140,000

Spirent applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience at or in line with the minimum requirements. Spirent offers the following benefits to eligible employees : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD D insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Savings Accounts, and Commuter Benefits. Spirent benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000