R&D Portfolio & Financial Governance Manager

Location:

Utrecht, Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

market rate

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Agriculture, Chemical, Credit Controlling

Advertiser:

NonStop Consulting

Job ID:

132563647

Posted On:

21 December 2025

R&D Portfolio & Financial Governance Manager

(R&D / Regulatory / Development background with financial strength)

Location: Utrecht / Brussels / Paris

Move Beyond Pure R&D – Shape How Innovation Investments Are Decided

This opportunity is ideal for someone currently working in R&D, Development, or Regulatory functions who has naturally gravitated towards numbers, processes, and decision-making, and wants to influence innovation at a portfolio level.

A science-driven organisation with a complex R&D pipeline is strengthening how projects are evaluated, prioritised, and governed, without slowing innovation.

You will support a large community of project leaders, helping them think more critically about costs, risks, and value creation. You are not expected to be a pure finance specialist, but you must be financially literate, structured, and confident with data.

Your Impact

* Support R&D and regulatory project leaders with budgets and forecasts
* Improve financial transparency and business case robustness
* Own and optimise the R&D project and portfolio management system
* Strengthen governance while preserving agility
* Act as an advisor and sparring partner, not a gatekeeper
* Enable better, data-driven investment decisions

Your Background

* Experience in R&D, Development, Regulatory, or technical project roles
* Strong interest in financial logic and portfolio thinking
* Known for bringing structure, realism, and clarity
* Comfortable challenging peers in a constructive way
* Experience in a scientific or innovation-led environment

Why This Role

* Rare bridge role between science and finance
* High-trust, collaborative culture with long-tenured employees
* Opportunity to shape a new function and make a visible impact
* Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions
* Flexible hybrid working model

If you are interested to understand who you might be able to transition into this unique and exciting opportunity that van offer a broad perspective, apply here to arrange a confidential discussion.

Please Note: Due to the time of year, I will be out of the office until the 5th of January 2026 and will endeavour to respond to application as early as possible.

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