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Infleqtion is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the company's financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and business performance analytics. This is a strategic, high-impact role reporting to the CFO within a growing public technology company.
The Director will own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts and long-range financial models, providing executive leadership and the Board with financial insights to drive informed strategic and operating decisions. Key responsibilities include leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, developing financial scenarios and sensitivities, and serving as a strategic finance partner to functional leaders across R&D, engineering, operations, sales and G&A.
The role requires developing actionable business insights beyond variance reporting, analyzing actual performance against budget and forecast, and helping leadership understand financial implications of operational decisions. The Director will also develop monthly management reporting packages, prepare Board materials, and support executive presentations on financial performance and outlook.
Additionally, this person will support strategic planning and capital allocation, develop financial models for new products and initiatives, analyze cash requirements and liquidity, support workforce planning, and evaluate returns on major investments. The role includes supporting M&A and corporate development activities as needed.
A critical component is establishing scalable FP&A processes and infrastructure appropriate for a growing public company, including systems, reporting tools, controls and documentation. The Director will partner closely with Accounting and Corporate Finance to ensure alignment between reported results, forecasts and management reporting, and support public-company requirements including earnings preparation and investor communications.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling expertise with excellent business judgment, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. This person must be comfortable both building models and challenging business assumptions.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field; 15+ years progressive FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting or related analytical experience; 5+ years in corporate FP&A or strategic finance; public company experience; leadership of annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles; strong integrated financial modeling skills; direct experience with senior executives and Board presentations; deep understanding of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow dynamics; ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations; advanced Excel and modern FP&A/ERP/BI systems experience.
Preferred: high-growth technology, hardware, software, aerospace/defense or complex technology environment experience; NetSuite ERP experience; government contracts experience.
