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Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp

Head of Finance - Rapid Growth AI Start-Up ($1 Billion Series A) | Bay Area

Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Head of Finance - Rapid Growth AI Start-Up ($1 Billion Series A) | Bay Area Harmonic Finance Inc

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Base pay range $350,000.00/yr - $450,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Stock options

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The Client Harmonic are retained by a rapidly growing VC-backed AI start-up revolutionizing mankind’s understanding of the physical sciences. The company is in stealth mode and supported by a major VC with a track record of launching fast-growing AI ventures. They are preparing for a large Series A fundraiser and growth from under 20 to around 200-1000 employees within 12 months as they scale manufacturing.

The organization has a values-led culture and leadership team of award-winning scientists and AI industry leaders. This is an opportunity to join at the forefront of multiple technological advances.

The Role The Head of Finance will build out FP&A and Strategic Finance, developing financial modelling, strategic planning and insightful analysis to drive performance and shape the company’s direction. The role offers exposure to the CEO and executive team and the chance to influence growth decisions.

Responsibilities include working with multiple teams to improve performance and preparing for future funding rounds as the business scales.

Responsibilities

Own the development of exceptional financial modelling

Establish forecasting and budgeting processes (FP&A)

Work closely with the CEO as an Executive Business Partner

Build KPIs and analytics to interpret complex data for decision makers

Establish robust budgeting processes for AI R&D and product development

Produce mid and long-term strategic planning

Liaise with and manage complex government contracts

Produce monthly Board reporting with detailed commentary

Partner with multiple teams to challenge numbers and improve performance

Create dashboards and improve forecasting accuracy

Prepare the business for future funding rounds

What We Need

Experience in an established tech business or fast-growth VC-backed scale-up with significant funding

Exceptional financial modelling skills

High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking to shape new markets and opportunities

Nice to Have

Experience in a VC-backed tech start-up with >$100m raised

Experience in a business with complex manufacturing

Experience dealing with government contracts

R&D heavy environments

Leading international teams with multiple entities

Establishing FP&A and Accounting processes in a VC-backed start-up (ideally AI)

Salary $350,000 to $450,000 + bonus + share options

Start Date ASAP

To apply or explore more about this role, contact Fin at fin@harmonicfinance.com

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Technology

Information and Media

Biotechnology Research

Space Research and Technology

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