Sr. Manager/Director FP&A
Core
Lead global FP&A delivery and act as country controller for the India entity, partnering with R&D and business leaders to drive financial planning, decision support, and operational visibility for a deep-tech photonics startup.
Role type
Sr. Manager/Director FP&A (Country Controller)
Builds
Annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, driver-based financial models, and strategic financial reviews for a photonics infrastructure company.
Domain
Deep-tech manufacturing / Photonics / AI Infrastructure
Required skills
Financial modeling, scenario analysis, business partnering, variance analysis, statutory close support, team coaching, strategic financial reviews
Preferred skills
Technology/hardware/semiconductor industry experience, manufacturing cost accounting, building finance processes from scratch, US MNC controller experience
Technologies
Advanced financial modeling tools, large dataset management
Responsibilities
Own annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly variance analysis; Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments and track KPIs; Lead pricing analysis and unit economics assessments; Drive India R&D expense planning and project-level variance management; Act as country controller for statutory close, audit, tax filings, and transfer pricing; Support board reporting and investor relations materials; Coach analysts and mentor junior team members
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership & strategy