Senior Executive, Corporate R&D

Job Summary

The Senior Executive will support the Corporate R&D function in management reporting, KPI administration, planning, financial coordination, grants administration, and operational support. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely reporting, effective coordination of R&D activities, and continuous process improvement through digitalisation and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate R&D management reports, project updates, KPIs, and business performance metrics.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting activities, and maintenance of financial trackers.
• Assist in the administration of R&D grants, government funding submissions, surveys, and tax incentive claims.
• Coordinate information and submissions across Corporate R&D, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Support R&D operational activities, including reporting calendars, meetings, business travel arrangements, and expense claim administration.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, documentation, and audit trails.
• Drive process improvement, standardisation, and digitalisation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and data quality.
• Prepare management presentations, reports, and supporting materials for leadership review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in project coordination, business operations, planning, PMO, R&D administration, engineering support, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting management reporting, KPI tracking, budgeting, forecasting, or business performance monitoring.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in grants administration, tax claims, or government funding programmes will be an advantage.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, technology, engineering, or R&D industry is preferred.