p>Own financial planning and operational governance across professional services, vendor spend, software licenses, and program-related budgets Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles, forecasting, accrual reviews, variance analysis, budget allocation, and spend prioritization across multiple business units Partner closely with Finance to manage complex funding models, allocation methodologies, reconciliations, and movement of funds across the organization Act as the primary operational liaison between Finance and Engineering teams, aligning business priorities with financial realities and planning constraints Build and scale operational processes, governance models, reporting frameworks, and planning mechanisms that improve visibility, consistency, and execution Drive executive-level reporting, operational insights, and decision-support frameworks for leadership reviews and planning discussions Identify operational inefficiencies, process gaps, and scaling challenges - proactively driving simplification, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate execution across program managers, contractors, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure planning accuracy and operational alignment Balance long-term strategic planning with near-term operational execution in a fast-moving and highly dynamic environment Bring structure, clarity, and accountability to ambiguous operational and financial problemsBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field - or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of experience in financial planning, business operations, operational finance, strategic planning, or related functions within a large and complex organization Strong financial and operational acumen with hands-on experience in budget ownership, accruals, reconciliations, vendor spend management, and cost center governance Experience supporting large-scale organizations with complex allocation methodologies and multi-business-unit planning environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, connect disparate information, and drive decisions with incomplete data Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and leadership teams Strong process orientation with a track record of building scalable operational frameworks and improving business rhythms Comfortable operating as both a strategic planner and hands-on operator - someone who takes ownership of difficult problems and drives them to resolutionExperience leading through influence across matrixed teams and cross-functional environments Demonstrated ability to identify gaps, challenge inefficient processes, and continuously iterate toward better operational outcomes High sense of ownership, urgency, accountability, and operational excellence MBA in Finance or Operations.