Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine

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Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine
Jul 06, 2025
Full time
Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable Navigation Solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. Our Engineering Team currently has development teams based in New Malden in UK and Hamburg in Germany, working closely together and with responsibility for the development and maintenance of Sperry Marine's wide product portfolio, and ambitious future development roadmap. Our success is built on numerous strengths, including technical expertise, global reach, dedicated employees, our approach to sustainability and drive to innovate. We are a truly multidisciplinary team, with engineers from electronics, software, mechanical, system engineering and system test backgrounds all working in integrated teams to develop best in class products and solutions. We foster development, and your knowledge and career will develop no matter your experience when you first join the team. This allows Sperry Marine to deliver our extensive portfolio across radars, electronic charting, compasses, steering systems, autopilots, speed logs and Integrated Bridge Systems. We integrate all this with secure, connected digital services that support digital transformation. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our thousands of customers. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who has an attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and can consistently produce high quality work. The successful candidate will join our Systems Test Team, as a Senior Test Engineer, within the Engineering Department in New Malden. With the nature of our work being hands on testing of our products, the role is predominantly office based. The role will involve working closely with the wider Engineering Team to understand project requirements, defining and agreeing testing scope, and supporting all software and hardware testing functions. The role offers great opportunity to be part of the development of our Navigation solutions that form the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) solutions that we offer. As your product knowledge increases, the role of the Senior Systems Test Engineer also becomes that to support our Lead Test Engineer and Manager in the planning and coordination of our teams' testing activities, driving efficiency and quality improvements, and supporting our team in all aspects of their work. About You Key Responsibilities Taking ownership of testing for more complex and higher-risk components of the system Product knowledge - deepening expertise in the product's architecture and functionality. Ability to independently troubleshoot system issues and suggest improvements based on testing feedback, including for technical publications Lab safety and setup - responsible for ensuring proper safety measures are followed during test execution. Assists in troubleshooting lab equipment and software during setup Continuous improvement - identifying and driving improvements to testing processes, tools, or test environments Leading test execution for medium-complexity projects and ensuring tests are executed on time and to specification Reviewing and providing input on test cases, suggesting improvements, and ensuring they meet test objectives Technical Skills Advanced test methodologies & holistic system thinking - apply advanced test techniques (e.g. risk-based testing, performance testing) and demonstrate an increasing ability to assess how software interacts with hardware components, ensuring comprehensive system-level validation Advanced understanding of how hardware and software components interact, and the testing considerations involved Strong proficiency in manual and/or automated testing, with the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues Ability to analyse and identify root causes for issues or defects Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans, cases and scripts Increased expertise in product knowledge, with greater knowledge of product features and system architecture Behavioural Skills Work ethic - consistently demonstrates initiative and ownership of projects and tasks. Manages time effectively to meet deadlines Leadership - beginning to mentor junior team members by providing guidance on technical questions or test execution Problem-solving - creative and resourceful in finding solutions to testing challenges and defects Exemplary professional conduct - lead by example in work ethic, focus and time management. Be visibly committed to delivering high-quality work, avoiding bad habits Refined communication & influence - demonstrate thoughtful, solution-orientated communication. Encourage respectful discussion, listen actively, and mentor others on how to communicate effectively with peers and leadership Proactive mentorship & guidance - ensure junior engineers understand professional expectations by guiding them subtly, such as helping rephrase emails professionally, reminding them of meeting etiquette, or setting expectations on responsiveness and accountability Upholding team standards - reinforce and uphold the team's cultural and professional standards, ensuring that workspaces are organised, test results are thoroughly documented, and safety protocols are followed diligently Specialist Knowledge Experience of testing safety critical or regulated products in an Engineering field, such as Marine, Automotive or Aerospace Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, ReqView or similar) Knowledge of Test Management Tools (e.g. Xray) Experience, or knowledge, in the use of Python ISTQB certified tester would be advantageous Key Responsibilities Taking ownership of testing for more complex and higher-risk components of the system Product knowledge - deepening expertise in the product's architecture and functionality. Ability to independently troubleshoot system issues and suggest improvements based on testing feedback, including for technical publications Lab safety and setup - responsible for ensuring proper safety measures are followed during test execution. Assists in troubleshooting lab equipment and software during setup Continuous improvement - identifying and driving improvements to testing processes, tools, or test environments Leading test execution for medium-complexity projects and ensuring tests are executed on time and to specification Reviewing and providing input on test cases, suggesting improvements, and ensuring they meet test objectives Technical Skills Advanced test methodologies & holistic system thinking - apply advanced test techniques (e.g. risk-based testing, performance testing) and demonstrate an increasing ability to assess how software interacts with hardware components, ensuring comprehensive system-level validation Advanced understanding of how hardware and software components interact, and the testing considerations involved Strong proficiency in manual and/or automated testing, with the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues Ability to analyse and identify root causes for issues or defects Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans, cases and scripts Increased expertise in product knowledge, with greater knowledge of product features and system architecture Behavioural Skills Work ethic - consistently demonstrates initiative and ownership of projects and tasks. Manages time effectively to meet deadlines Leadership - beginning to mentor junior team members by providing guidance on technical questions or test execution Problem-solving - creative and resourceful in finding solutions to testing challenges and defects Exemplary professional conduct - lead by example in work ethic, focus and time management. Be visibly committed to delivering high-quality work, avoiding bad habits Refined communication & influence - demonstrate thoughtful, solution-orientated communication. Encourage respectful discussion, listen actively, and mentor others on how to communicate effectively with peers and leadership Proactive mentorship & guidance - ensure junior engineers understand professional expectations by guiding them subtly, such as helping rephrase emails professionally, reminding them of meeting etiquette, or setting expectations on responsiveness and accountability Upholding team standards - reinforce and uphold the team's cultural and professional standards, ensuring that workspaces are organised, test results are thoroughly documented, and safety protocols are followed diligently Specialist Knowledge Experience of testing safety critical or regulated products in an Engineering field, such as Marine, Automotive or Aerospace Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, ReqView or similar) Knowledge of Test Management Tools (e.g. Xray) Experience, or knowledge, in the use of Python ISTQB certified tester would be advantageous Right to work in the UK required. About Us With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems . click apply for full job details
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Role Overview Sperry Marine is a leading supplier of navigation, communication, information, and automation systems for commercial marine and naval markets. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries. With annual turnover of c.$100m and strong order book growth in recent years, Sperry Marine has ambitious plans for expansion. We are now seeking a dynamic and commercially-minded Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our financial planning, performance analysis, and forecasting activities. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, responsible for driving insight-led decision-making across the organisation. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the executive team. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of our FP&A function, ensuring robust financial planning, meaningful performance reporting, and strategic analysis that supports our growth ambitions. Key Responsibilities Lead the FP&A function, providing financial leadership across planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. Act as a strategic advisor to the Finance Director, Managing Director, and wider executive team, delivering financial insight to support key business decisions. Drive financial discipline across the business through effective stakeholder engagement and proactive forecasting. Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Own and evolve the global Sperry Marine enterprise-wide forecasting model, ensuring it remains aligned with business strategy and accurately reflects performance across all key financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow). Oversee the consolidated monthly forecasting process, collaborating with regional controllers, sales, operations, and product teams to incorporate real-time insights and business assumptions. Lead the delivery of monthly financial performance reporting for business unit leaders and senior executives, providing clarity on key variances, risks, and opportunities. Partner with value stream owners and cost centre leads to ensure financial accountability and improve forecast accuracy, driving strategic actions where needed. Champion a culture of continuous improvement across FP&A processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance data integrity, and reduce cycle times. Lead the adoption and integration of new planning tools, data platforms, and technologies to increase forecasting agility, automation, and decision-making quality across the organisation Manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including scenario planning and financial modelling to support business planning cycles. Lead the translation of strategic plans into annual budgets, working closely with business partners to ensure alignment and ownership across departments. Maintain a structured process for cost centre budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring, ensuring visibility and accountability across support functions. About You We're looking for a commercially-minded leader who brings a balance of strategic thinking, operational rigour, and cross-functional collaboration. You are: A strategic thinker , able to connect financial insights to the bigger business picture. A collaborative leader , skilled at influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider organisation. Analytically strong , comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity to produce actionable insights. A change agent , passionate about driving improvements in processes, models, and systems. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior FP&A or finance leadership role, ideally in a capital intensive, multi-disciplinary business. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with a track record of delivering high-impact insight and performance reporting. Deep understanding of management accounting principles, forecasting processes, and financial planning cycles (US GAAP and IFRS 15/ASC 606 experience is advantageous). Experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments and geographies. Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with significant post-qualification experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in engaging senior leadership and external stakeholders. What We Offer: At Sperry Marine , we offer a rewarding leadership role in a growing international business. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking finance team with the opportunity to shape the way we operate. Benefits include: Competitive salary with annual reviews Hybrid working and option for a compressed working pattern (e.g., alternate Fridays off) Up to 8% employer pension contribution 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Health and wellbeing benefits for you and your family Ongoing training, development, and career progression About Us With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers. People are at the heart of everything we do. Our company grows because of our employees' dedication and commitment to delivering for our customers, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, and investment in your future development. We know everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation.