Sr. Manager/Director FP&A

Job description

ABOUT LUMILENS At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing - faster, cooler, and massively more efficient. We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. At Lumilens, we’re developing high-speed photonics products purpose-built to power the future of AI infrastructure and high-performance computing. This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class engineers solving some of the hardest challenges in scaling optical systems. Every line of code, every design decision, every breakthrough you help deliver will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. If you're looking for mission, momentum, and the chance to make an outsized impact, jump on the rocket ship. We’re just getting started. The Role This role is at the core of Lumilens’ global FP&A delivery from Bangalore, partnering closely with R&D and business leaders to drive financial planning, business partnership, and decision support. As a member of the India Leadership team, this leader will also collectively act as country controller for the India entity, helping build financial discipline, scalable planning processes, and strong operating visibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities - Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly variance analysis for the assigned SBU or function. - Partner with business leaders to drive financial discipline, evaluate investments, and track operational KPIs. - Build driver-based financial models across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. - Lead pricing analysis, customer and product profitability reviews, and unit economics assessments. - Drive India R&D expense planning, tracking, and project-level variance management. - Act as country controller for the India entity, including support for statutory close, audit, tax filings, and transfer pricing. - Support board reporting, investor relations materials, and earnings preparation in support of a US listing. - Drive scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and strategic financial reviews to support key business decisions. - Coach analysts and mentor junior team members while helping build a strong finance organization in India. Required Qualifications - CPA, CFA, or MBA required. - 10–15 years of FP&A or strategic finance experience. - Technology industry FP&A or strategic finance experience, or an engineering degree combined with an MBA. - Ability to operate effectively in a startup environment with ambiguity and limited structure, including building processes from scratch without established playbooks. - Strong financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business partnering capabilities. - Proven ability to influence senior business leaders through data-driven insights and sound financial judgment. - Advanced financial modeling skills and comfort working with large datasets. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in technology, hardware, semiconductor, or FMCG industries. - Manufacturing cost accounting exposure. - A track record of building and developing finance teams and processes from scratch. - US MNC experience as a controller or senior finance leader within a US-headquartered multinational. What We Offer - A highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape financial and operational decisions in a fast-scaling deep-tech manufacturing environment. - The chance to work at the intersection of finance, operations, and advanced photonics technology—where your analysis directly influences investment, margin, and scale. - Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive health benefits. - Meaningful exposure to cross-functional and global leadership teams across Singapore, Thailand, Canada, and the United States. - Professional growth and development opportunities, including the ability to build processes, strengthen systems, and help define the next chapter of operations finance at Lumilens. - A collaborative, ambitious environment where experienced operators can make an outsized impact and help build something category-defining from the ground up. *Lumilens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity, orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.