Head of Strategic Finance

Head of Strategic Finance to lead FP&A and financial strategy for a venture-backed quantum hardware company. Own the financial roadmap, build a metrics framework (revenue, gross margin, burn, operational efficiency), develop and refine sophisticated financial models (operating plans, rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, unit-and-customer-level P&Ls), track indicators like pipeline coverage and margin progression, model non-dilutive funding alongside equity capital, and partner with the executive team to shape product and go-to-market decisions. Oversee financial reporting with the Controller, analyze unit economics at the hardware level (cost-per-system, manufacturing yield, BOM trends), establish variance analysis discipline, build dashboards for real-time visibility, and lead investor relations with compelling board materials. Growth opportunities include scaling a high-performing internal finance team, governance of budgeting and strategic initiatives, and providing financial leadership through periods of rapid growth in a hardware startup. Qualifications emphasize analytical horsepower, experience with hardware development cycles, government contract structures, and senior leadership in high-growth technology environments.