FP&A Manager

Job description

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and business partnering in a fast-growing deep technology company. This role combines strategic financial planning with strong technical accounting expertise to support scaling operations, R&D investments, and international growth. The ideal candidate has a background in a Big Four audit firm, providing a strong foundation in IFRS, and has transitioned into commercial finance or FP&A within an innovative, technology-driven environment. What You’ll Be Doing - Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. - Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making, fundraising, and capital allocation. - Partner with R&D, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and challenge assumptions. - Prepare monthly management reports, KPIs, variance analyses, and executive presentations. - Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management. - Ensure financial planning is aligned with IFRS reporting requirements and corporate accounting policies. - Collaborate with the accounting team on month-end close, technical accounting matters, and financial reporting. - Support external audits and maintain relationships with auditors and advisors. - Improve FP&A processes, reporting automation, and business intelligence tools. - Contribute to strategic initiatives such as M&A, grant funding, licensing agreements, and investment analyses. Your Profile - Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. - Qualified CPA, CA, RA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred. - 6–10 years of relevant experience, including several years in a Big Four audit firm. - Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting. - Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and international environment. - Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have: - Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or commercial finance within a high-growth technology company. - Experience in a deeptech environment (e.g. semiconductors, photonics, quantum technologies, advanced materials, robotics, AI infrastructure, or other R&D-intensive businesses) is highly desirable. - Experience with ERP systems and leading or participating in ERP implementation and finance transformation projects is a plus. - Experience with FP&A and business intelligence tools (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Power BI) is an advantage. What we are looking for - Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations. - Strong technical accounting foundation combined with practical business partnering skills. - Ability to thrive in a rapidly scaling, innovation-driven organisation. - Proactive, hands-on, and able to work across multidisciplinary teams. - Excellent attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.