Senior Director, Finance Business Partner – Optical Circuit Switch (OCS)

PsiQuantum • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Finance Business Partner – Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) serves as the strategic finance leader supporting the General Manager and leadership team of the Optical Circuit Switch business unit. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, supporting product and commercial strategy, and providing decision support for investments, product development, customer opportunities, and business growth initiatives. The Senior Director will act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, helping shape business strategy while ensuring financial rigor and accountability. This role will report to the VP Finance.

Requirements

• Business unit finance, commercial finance, or product finance leadership.
• Experience supporting technology, hardware, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing businesses.
• Strong background in product economics, investment analysis, and growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the OCS General Manager and business leadership team.
• Participate in strategic planning and business reviews.
• Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans and performance targets.
• Challenge assumptions and provide independent financial perspectives on key decisions.
• Own financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for the OCS business.
• Develop revenue, margin, and operating expense forecasts.
• Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to accelerate growth and improve profitability.
• Partner with Engineering and Commercial teams on product strategy and investment decisions.
• Support pricing, customer proposals, contract negotiations, and commercial evaluations.
• Evaluate business cases for new products, technology investments, and market opportunities.
• Assess product profitability and portfolio performance.
• Lead financial modeling for strategic initiatives and expansion opportunities.
• Support make-versus-buy analyses, partnership evaluations, and investment decisions.
• Develop scenarios and sensitivities for emerging market opportunities.

Benefits

• competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• equity grants
• access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
• wellness benefits
• family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• paid leave programs
• company-designated paid holidays
• discretionary time off (DTO)
• an end-of-year company shutdown

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed