Description:
We're seeking an exceptional Financial Director to partner with our CFO in building world-class financial operations for a scaling deep tech company. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a quantum computing leader during a pivotal growth phase, working at the intersection of cutting-edge science and commercial scale-up.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Build an FP&A function, developing sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making in a complex business
- Own the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes across multiple cost centers and international operations
- Build comprehensive reporting frameworks for board meetings and investor communications
- Develop scenario planning models for various growth trajectories and funding paths
- Develop pricing models and commercial frameworks for QEC solutions
- Build revenue forecasting capabilities for a complex, emerging technology market
- Partner with commercial teams on contract structuring and deal economics
Financial Operations & Control
- Build scalable financial processes and systems to support 3x headcount growth in coming years
- Enhance financial controls and governance frameworks appropriate for a unicorn-stage business
- Partner with accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial close processes
- Implement financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and insight
- Experience with ERP implementation and financial systems transformation
Team Leadership
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team across Financial Operations, FP&A and business partnering functions
- Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders across research, engineering, commercial, and operations
- Foster a culture of financial literacy and data-driven decision-making across the organization
Essential
Required Experience & Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification
- 5-8 years of progressive finance experience; strong controller attributes (50% of experience) alongside more recent FP&A experience (50% of experience)
- Proven track record in high-growth, venture-backed technology companies (Series A through D)
- Deep expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning
- Demonstrated ability to build financial processes and systems from the ground up
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate complex technical concepts into financial frameworks
Highly Desirable
- Experience in deep tech, R&D focused business models
- International finance experience across multiple jurisdictions
- Exposure to quantum computing, semiconductors, or adjacent advanced technology sectors
- Cambridge or London location, able to commute
Personal Attributes
- Intellectually curious with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts
- Resilient problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change
- Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with near-term execution
- Collaborative leader who can influence and build relationships across technical and commercial teams
- Detail-oriented with uncompromising standards for accuracy and quality
- Growth mindset with enthusiasm for building and scaling in an emerging industry