What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Operations Manager (engineering services) position at Metric Geo?
Note to Applicants:
Only candidates with experience in engineering or scientific professional services will be considered. This is not a product or manufacturing finance role.
About the Opportunity:
We’re partnering with a leading engineering and scientific services firm to recruit a Financial Operations Manager. This is a high-impact role supporting technical consulting teams by managing financial planning, project costing, pricing strategies, and contract compliance across major service lines.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering or scientific services, especially those who understand the unique operational and commercial dynamics of a project-based technical consulting business.
What You’ll Do:
- Act as the key financial partner to engineering service leaders and business development teams.
- Review and negotiate client contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs), ensuring profitability and compliance.
- Build and maintain complex pricing models and rate structures aligned to gross margin goals.
- Drive financial forecasting, budgeting, and compensation management across technical teams.
- Lead monthly reporting and analysis on project revenue, margins, and accruals.
- Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency and profitability.
- Support RFPs, business reviews, and sales strategy development through robust financial insight.
- Ensure cost capture and billing accuracy in partnership with procurement and delivery teams.
- May oversee analysts or coordinators to support financial operations.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3 years’ experience in financial operations or analysis within a services-based business (engineering/technical consulting preferred).
- Strong knowledge of project accounting, pricing strategy, and financial modeling.
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience negotiating or supporting contracts and change orders.
- Proficiency in Excel and the MS Office Suite; ERP/reporting system experience a plus.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
Why Apply:
- Work for a highly respected player in the engineering services space.
- Collaborate with top-tier technical and financial professionals.
- Make a measurable impact on business strategy and profitability.
- Remote flexibility with occasional travel for key meetings or reviews.
Salary: Up to $115k bonus & profit sharing.
Salary : $75,000 - $120,000
