FP&A Manager, R&D

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and business partnering in a fast-growing deep technology company. This role combines strategic financial planning with strong technical accounting expertise to support scaling operations, R&D investments, and international growth. The ideal candidate has a background in a Big Four audit firm, providing a strong foundation in IFRS, and has transitioned into commercial finance or FP&A within an innovative, technology-driven environment. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. * Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making, fundraising, and capital allocation. * Partner with R&D, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and challenge assumptions. * Prepare monthly management reports, KPIs, variance analyses, and executive presentations. * Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management. * Ensure financial planning is aligned with IFRS reporting requirements and corporate accounting policies. * Collaborate with the accounting team on month-end close, technical accounting matters, and financial reporting. * Support external audits and maintain relationships with auditors and advisors. * Improve FP&A processes, reporting automation, and business intelligence tools. * Contribute to strategic initiatives such as M&A, grant funding, licensing agreements, and investment analyses. Your Profile * Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. * Qualified CPA, CA, RA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred. * 6–10 years of relevant experience, including several years in a Big Four audit firm. * Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting. * Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and international environment. * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have: * Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or commercial finance within a high-growth technology company. * Experience in a deeptech environment (e.g. semiconductors, photonics, quantum technologies, advanced materials, robotics, AI infrastructure, or other R&D-intensive businesses) is highly desirable. * Experience with ERP systems and leading or participating in ERP implementation and finance transformation projects is a plus. * Experience with FP&A and business intelligence tools (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Power BI) is an advantage. What we are looking for * Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations. * Strong technical accounting foundation combined with practical business partnering skills. * Ability to thrive in a rapidly scaling, innovation-driven organisation. * Proactive, hands-on, and able to work across multidisciplinary teams. * Excellent attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.

About the role Sana Biotechnology is growing, and we are hiring new team members who believe in the potential of engineered cells as medicines, who are passionate about delivering the possible to patients, and who lead with the desire to work on novel ideas. As a Senior Manager, FP&A, you will report to the Executive Director, FP&A and play a critical role in linking business activities with financial reporting. You will support finance partnership with leaders in R&D, CMC, and G&A functions, help create financial plans, and promote spending discipline and transparency through insightful analysis and reporting. You will support long-range and annual planning, forecast, close, and management reporting activities, while helping improve the accuracy and efficiency of planning and reporting processes.  What you’ll do * Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned business functions, partnering with stakeholders and Finance leadership to meet process deadlines and established targets.  * Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actuals to forecast and budget; explain and investigate significant discrepancies and identify key business drivers.  * Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to operating expense management, cash burn analysis, general ledger reviews, headcount reviews, accruals, and related processes.  * Develop processes, tools, and infrastructure that enable project-level budgeting, resource planning, and portfolio planning.  * Help rationalize department investments, including headcount, OPEX, and CapEx, within annual and long-term operating plans, and maintain updates needed for forecast deliverables.  * Analyze inputs such as open purchase orders, invoices, vendor agreements, business feedback, and forecasts to support appropriate recognition of functional expenses in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.  * Partner with department budget owners to provide value-added financial analysis and support for business reviews and decisions, including operational efficiency, cost-saving opportunities, capital expenditure decisions, vendor selection, and negotiation support.  * Analyze, synthesize, and translate data into strategic insights that inform executive-level decision making.  * Work closely with R&D, CMC, G&A, and program leads to understand cost drivers and support portfolio and financial reviews.  * Develop reporting packages and dashboards for financial and business review meetings, highlighting performance insights and actionable recommendations.  * Create and maintain financial tracking and reporting that helps business leaders actively manage functional spend.  * Maintain and update license milestone tracking in coordination with Finance, Legal, and Business Development.  * Drive continuous improvement within Finance to streamline processes and improve communication and information flow to the business.  * Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.  What we’re looking for * Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred.  * 5+ years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in a high-growth environment.  * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large volumes of data and maintain complex financial models using advanced functions.  * Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial processes, and analytical approaches used to support business partners and Finance leadership.  * Collaborative, consultative approach that builds process discipline and organizational understanding of accounting and financial controls in a publicly held company.  * Knowledge of IT applications and controls, with experience using cloud ERP and EPM applications, including Microsoft Dynamics 365.  What will separate you from the crowd * Proactive leadership style with the ability to influence business partners and maintain open, transparent communication across the organization.  * Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to work diplomatically and tactfully in a fast-paced environment.  * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment where outcomes are achieved through influence, cooperation, and diverse points of view.  * Demonstrated willingness to challenge the status quo, support innovation, and streamline or enhance processes.  * Successful candidates must have acute attention to detail, be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action-driven, and flexible in changing direction and methods. What you should know * Frequent travel is not expected for this role. * This role requires regular use of a computer and financial systems to analyze data, maintain financial models, prepare reporting packages, and communicate with business partners. * The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience How we work together for patients * Lead from every seat – we seek to understand, act with honesty, and engage in the crucial conversations * Thrive as a team – we hire amazing people, are intensely curious, and cultivate inclusion and personal connectivity * Make it happen – we value vigorous debate, alignment around our decisions, and resilient execution  Get to know us At Sana, we believe that a workforce with varied backgrounds strengthens us as a company and helps us to achieve our mission to meaningfully change the outcome of many human diseases. This belief is a pillar of our business and is critical to our success. Our goal is that Sana is the place for talented people to bring their authentic selves to work, to have a great career and to deeply, positively impact patients. Core to our values, we believe there is nothing more important than the health and wellness of you and your family. For benefit eligible employees, we cover a generous portion of the cost for employee health coverage, making high-quality care more accessible and affordable. We offer ample time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave), short- and long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance, additional voluntary life insurance protection, financial wellness programs including financial planning resources, a 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commuter subsidy and a variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually.  For more details on our benefits, visit Sana’s Benefits Portal [https://app.newfront.com/employee/7b75041e-1408-425e-9114-937275388e19/overview]. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), genetic information, actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, medical condition (cancer or a record or history of cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, veteran status, political ideology, social class (including caste/caste identity), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions described above.