Finance Operations Analyst supporting financial processes in a fast-moving quantum technology organization. Involves financial reporting, operational accounting, and systems improvement.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
Support management reporting by analyzing trends in R&D spending, capital expenditures, and revenue.
Build and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs to provide visibility across teams.
Process accounts payable and receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and support month-end close activities.
Help manage expense reporting, vendor invoicing, and purchase orders.
Support annual budgeting cycles and rolling forecasts.
Track departmental spend against budgets and provide variance analysis.
Partner with department leads (including R&D and Operations) to ensure financial alignment with project goals.
Assist in implementing and optimizing financial systems (ERP, expense management, etc.).
Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and data integrity.
Document and streamline processes to support scalability.
Support internal control testing and documentation.
Assist with grant accounting, especially for government-funded quantum programs.
Prepare data for annual audits and regulatory reporting.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or operations.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP or financial systems preferred.
Understanding of GAAP and basic financial reporting principles.
Curiosity about quantum technology, research, or deep tech environments.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience in a technology, research, or manufacturing organization.
Exposure to government grant accounting or project-based cost tracking.
Familiarity with startups or high-growth environments.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Unlimited PTO
Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
Cycle to work and Technology schemes
Incentive Stock Option Plan
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