Director, Finance R&D

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

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At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.

Director Finance R&D

The Finance organization at SharkNinja is a strategic partner that enables innovation accelerates growth and drives outstanding business performance. Working closely with Product Development Engineering Supply Chain Operations and Commercial teams Finance provides the insights and financial leadership that enable SharkNinja to deliver disruptive consumer-first innovation.

As the Director Finance R&D you will serve as the senior finance partner to the global Research & Development organization providing financial leadership acrossSharkNinjasinnovation portfolio. You will influence strategic investment decisions support portfolio prioritization and ensure that R&D investments maximize long-term value whilemaintainingfinancial discipline.

The R&D organizationis responsible forcreating the next generation of Shark and Ninja products that positivelyimpactpeopleslives every day in every home around the world. As Finance Director you will partner with cross-functional leaders to balance innovation speed cost and profitability while supportingSharkNinjasambitious growth agenda.

Success in this role requires someone who isRarely Satisfied consistently looking for better ways to analyze prioritize andoptimizeinvestments. You must excel atCommunicating for Impact translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for executive leadership while embracing theOutrageously Extraordinarymindset through innovation confidence urgency and a relentless drive for edge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Finance Business Partner for the global R&D organization supporting executive leadership on financial strategy and investment decisions.

• Lead annual operating plans long-range planning quarterly forecasts and monthly financial reviews for the R&D organization.

• Partner with Product Development EngineeringProduct ExcellenceSupply Chain Procurement and Program Management teams to evaluate investment opportunities and new product initiatives.

• Develop robust financial models supporting innovation investments product business cases technology development and commercialization initiatives.

• Drive portfolio prioritization by evaluating financial returns strategic alignment and resource allocation across multiple innovation programs.

• Partner with Product Costing and Supply Chain Finance toestablishproduct cost targetsidentifyvalue engineering opportunities and improve profitability.

• Deliver executive-level financial analyses and recommendations that influence strategic decision-making.

• Monitor R&D spendingidentifyrisks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions to ensure financialobjectivesare achieved.

• Develop dashboards and KPIs that improve visibility into R&D investment effectiveness and portfolio performance.

• Lead financial support for executive product reviews innovation governance and commercialization milestones.

• Identifyopportunities to improve planning processes automate reporting and simplify financial analysis.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships while challenging assumptions through data-driven insights.

• Lead and develop members of the Finance team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related fieldrequired.

• MBA CPA or CMA preferred.

• 810 yearsof progressive Finance experience including business partnering with Product Development Engineering Manufacturing or Supply Chain organizations.

• Previousexperience supporting R&D Product Development or Innovation organizations within a consumer products or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing finance professionals.

• Experience working in a fast-paced highly collaborative matrixed global organization.

• Proficiencyanddemonstratedexpertisewith AI tools and applications isrequired; hands-on experience building AI agents is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Strategic Financial Modeling

• Product Costing

• Capital Investment Analysis

• Portfolio Prioritization

• Commercial Finance

• Executive Financial Presentations

• Financial KPI Development

• Business Case Development

• Variance Analysis

• Cost Optimization

• AI-Driven Analysis & Automation

Preferred Tools & Technologies

• Oracle ERP

• Hyperion Anaplan or Adaptive Planning

• Power BI Tableau or Domo

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Power Query and financial reporting tools

• SAP experience is beneficial

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen.

• Consumer-first mindset with the ability to balance innovation and financial performance.

• DemonstratesRarely Satisfiedby continuously improving processes and challenging conventional thinking.

• Excellent atCommunicating forImpact simplifying complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.

• Buildsstrong cross-functional relationships and believesWinning is a Team Sport.

• Operates with urgency whilemaintaininghigh-quality decision-making.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change.

• Strong coaching and talent development skills aligned with Director-level expectations.