Director, Australia Finance

Entangled Future; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Australia seeks a Director of Finance to lead the site’s financial planning, governance and statutory reporting. You will partner with site leadership, engineering and supply chain to manage capital investments, monitor project performance and ensure disciplined financial execution across buildout and ramp-up.

The role is the senior finance leader for the Australian entity, overseeing local accounting, tax coordination and external audits while supporting rapid growth and

Qualifications

• CPA, CA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as Finance Director / Controller for an Australian entity.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, tax, and reporting.
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in manufacturing/tech/industrial contexts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic finance partner to the Australia Site Leader and cross-functional leadership for design, construction and readiness of the Australian facility.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Facilities, Supply Chain and PM to deliver site capabilities for a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
• Lead financial planning and oversight for capital expenditures including construction, equipment, infrastructure and utilities.
• Develop multi-year capital investment plans, project forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses for executive decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to develop operating budgets and workforce plans for the transition from construction to manufacturing and operations.

Skills

Strategic finance

Capital planning

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Director, Australia Finance at PsiQuantum, Australia. A director-level full time position in the 2100 - Finance & Accounting team, listed under business operations.

Come join us.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the VP Finance, Australia Finance Director serves as the lead finance business partner for the development, construction, and operational readiness of the company's Australian site. This role partners closely with Site Leadership, Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, and global Finance to manage capital investments, monitor project performance, and ensure financial discipline throughout the site's buildout and ramp-up phases.

In addition to strategic business partnering responsibilities, this role serves as the senior finance leader for the Australian entity, overseeing local financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax coordination, regulatory requirements, and governance activities. The Director will ensure the organization maintains compliance with Australian accounting, tax, and reporting obligations while supporting rapid business growth and operational expansion.

Business Partnership – Australia Site Development

• Serve as the strategic finance partner to the Australia Site Leader and cross-functional leadership team responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of PsiQuantum's Australian facility.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support the successful delivery of the site and its capabilities required to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
• Lead financial planning and oversight for capital expenditures, including facility construction, manufacturing equipment, infrastructure, utilities, and supporting technologies.
• Develop and maintain multi-year capital investment plans, project forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to develop operating expense budgets, workforce plans, and financial models supporting the transition from construction to manufacturing and operational readiness.

Requirements

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience serving as Finance Director, Controller, or senior finance leader for an Australian legal entity.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale capital projects, infrastructure development, manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, or industrial operations.