Senior Finance Manager, Capital Planning & Management

PsiQuantum•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PsiQuantum is building the first useful quantum computers, aiming to deliver breakthroughs with million-qubit, fault-tolerant systems. Leveraging silicon photonics and advanced semiconductor manufacturing, PsiQuantum is scaling its technology for utility-scale quantum computers in Australia and the US. The company also develops algorithms and software, partnering with Fortune 500 companies to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. This role is within the FP&A team, supporting capital-intensive, advanced hardware businesses in a startup or high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will establish scalable capital planning processes, controls, and financial discipline while maintaining flexibility. This individual contributor role partners with Engineering/R&D, Operations, Facilities, IT, and Accounting to provide financial leadership for high-value capital expenditures, complex equipment purchases, and large-scale facility and lab projects. On-site flexibility is required for Palo Alto and Milpitas offices.

Requirements

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.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive initiatives forward with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Experience scaling financial controls and governance alongside rapid organizational growth.
Builder mindset with strong ownership mentality.
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
Proactive problem-solving and bias toward action.
Strategic capital allocation and financial rigor.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with technical teams.
Ability to balance flexibility with discipline and control.

Responsibilities

Design and own capital planning frameworks, including approval workflows, funding governance, and prioritization models.
Establish and continuously improve controls, processes, and structure around capital requests, project approvals, and spend tracking.
Develop capital authorization policies and ensure compliance.
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.
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.
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.
Serve as a key finance partner to Accounting on capitalization, depreciation, construction-in-progress (CIP), asset lives, and impairment.
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for tooling, wafers, masks, prototypes, pilot lines, lab equipment, cryogenic infrastructure, and specialized software.
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to fixed assets and project accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
Act as a trusted, hands-on finance partner to leadership, providing clear insights despite incomplete data.
Translate technically complex project and engineering inputs into executive-ready financial summaries.
Balance long-term technology bets with near-term cash management and funding constraints.
Leverage NetSuite or comparable ERP and project accounting tools to support high-value capital projects.
Lead process improvements and system enhancements for fixed assets, CIP, and project tracking.
Build financial infrastructure that can evolve from early-stage to more mature operations.