FP&A Lead for Quantum Tech Scale-Up

Silicon-Quantum-Computing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to build the function from the ground up, owning budgeting, forecasting and board reporting at our Sydney site. You will translate operations into financial insight and shape FP&A in a fast-scaling deep-tech company.

You will design and implement robust financial models, partner with research, engineering and operations, and drive cost tracking, capex, and ROI analyses to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Substantial FP&A, modelling or corporate finance experience in scaling, technology or deep-tech environments.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; build complex models from scratch.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting cycles; exposure to multi-framework reporting (US GAAP/AASB) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, build and maintenance of core financial models including budget, rolling forecasts and long-range plan across AASB and US GAAP.
• Lead monthly management reporting, variance analysis, KPI dashboards and commentary for Finance Director, CFO and Exec team.
• Partner with team leads to build cost centre budgets and provide accurate forecasts.
• Develop capex and R&D spend models and forecasts to support tax incentives and grant funding.
• Build scenario and sensitivity models to support Board papers and major initiatives.
• Design FP&A processes, templates and cadence for a fast-scaling organisation.
• Support transition to NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (EPM) with implementation partners.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and business cases for management decisions.
• Act as a key link between Finance and the business, owning inputs and insights.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modelling

Excel

Multi‑framework reporting

Education

Finance/accounting/commerce degree

Engineering degree + MBA is a strong fit

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to build the function from the ground up, owning budgeting, forecasting and board reporting at our Sydney site. You will translate operations into financial insight and shape FP&A in a fast-scaling deep-tech company.

You will design and implement robust financial models, partner with research, engineering and operations, and drive cost tracking, capex, and ROI analyses to inform strategic decisions.