Director, Finance R&D

About Us   SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll 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 across SharkNinja's innovation portfolio. You will influence strategic investment decisions, support portfolio prioritization, and ensure that R&D investments maximize long-term value while maintaining financial discipline.   The R&D organization is responsible for creating the next generation of Shark and Ninja products that positively impact people's lives 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 supporting SharkNinja's ambitious growth agenda.   Success in this role requires someone who is  Rarely Satisfied , consistently looking for better ways to analyze, prioritize, and optimize investments. You must excel at  Communicating for Impact , translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for executive leadership, while embracing the  Outrageously Extraordinary  mindset 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, Engineering, Product Excellence, Supply 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 to establish product cost targets, identify value engineering opportunities, and improve profitability.    Deliver executive-level financial analyses and recommendations that influence strategic decision-making.    Monitor R&D spending, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial objectives are 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.    Identify opportunities 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   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.    MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.    8–10 years  of progressive Finance experience, including business partnering with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain organizations.    Previous experience 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.    Proficiency and demonstrated expertise with AI tools and applications is required; 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 benefi