PsiQuantum

Senior Finance Manager, Capital Planning & Management

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$178kDetected 2 days ago

AlgorithmsFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingFP&AProcess ImprovementERPEMI/EMCLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingNetSuite

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager in the FP&A team with experience supporting capital-intensive, advanced hardware businesses in a startup or high-growth environment.
This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in ambiguity, operates with a proactive, builder mindset, and can establish scalable capital planning processes, controls, and financial discipline while maintaining flexibility as the business evolves.
Role will require candidate to have on-site flexibility to work in Chicago, Illinois offices as situation requires.

Design and own capital planning frameworks, including approval workflows, funding governance, and prioritization models appropriate for a startup or scaling environment.
Develop capital authorization policies and ensure compliance as the organization grows.
Lead FP&A for large-scale capital investments related to semiconductor equipment, advanced computing systems, R&D labs, and specialized facilities.
Partner with R&D to evaluate investments in building the world's first useful quantum computer, including tooling, test equipment, cryogenic systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Build and maintain robust tracking and scenario models for long-cycle, high-risk technology investments.
Own short- and long-range capex forecasting, adjusting plans dynamically as priorities evolve.
Oversee purchase order creation, approvals, and commitment tracking for multi-vendor, long lead-time equipment and construction projects.
Implement scalable methods to track committed vs. actual spend, progress payments, and milestone-based billing.
Proactively identify risks, overruns, and timing issues and partner with stakeholders on mitigation plans.
Accounting & Financial Close Support

8+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or capital-focused finance roles.
Experience in semiconductor, advanced hardware, electronics, or similarly capital-intensive industries.
Strong understanding of capital expenditure accounting, fixed assets, CIP, and long-lived assets.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems.
Experience scaling financial controls and governance alongside rapid organizational growth.
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
Ability to balance flexibility with discipline and control.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive initiatives forward with limited direction.
MBA preferred.
Builder mindset with strong ownership mentality.
Proactive problem-solving and bias toward action.
Strategic capital allocation and financial rigor.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with technical teams.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package.
PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process.

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