Head of Finance

Job Description

HEAD OF FINANCE – I-PULSE ALBUQUERQUE

Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Head of Finance – I-Pulse Albuquerque is responsible for leading the finance function for the Albuquerque business unit, a research and development–focused operation which plays a critical role within a growing organization. The role provides financial leadership, governance, and strategic support to business unit leadership while ensuring alignment with group finance policies, reporting frameworks, and systems.

The Head of Finance oversees all financial activities across the Albuquerque entities, including planning, reporting, compliance, and financial control.

Working closely with operational leadership, project teams, and group finance, the role supports financial performance management, R&D program oversight, and funding compliance. The position also plays a key role in strengthening financial governance in preparation for potential future capital markets activity, including IPO readiness and SOX compliance.

The Head of Finance leads the Albuquerque finance team, including the Financial Controller and future supporting accounting staff, ensuring effective local execution of group finance processes while maintaining strong local compliance and operational support.

• Provide financial leadership and strategic support to the Albuquerque business unit, partnering with operational and technical leadership to support business performance and decision‑making.
• Act as the senior finance partner for R&D programs and operational projects, supporting project costing, financial performance tracking, and funding management.
• Translate financial performance and data into clear insights to support operational, commercial, and strategic decisions.
• Support leadership in assessing strategic opportunities, including new R&D initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the Albuquerque business unit in alignment with group finance frameworks.
• Monitor business unit financial performance against plans and targets, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial reporting submitted to group finance.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and capital allocation.
• Provide financial input into the evaluation and structuring of R&D programs, technology development initiatives, and commercial opportunities.
• Support pricing decisions, contract negotiations, and funding arrangements, particularly for government contracts and research funding programs.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and major investment decisions.
• Ensure financial considerations are embedded in business unit strategy, project planning, and long‑term growth initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the Albuquerque entities in accordance with US GAAP and group reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls, and finance policies across the business unit.
• Support the CFO and group finance team with consolidated reporting, financial analysis, and financial planning processes.
• Strengthen financial processes, documentation, and controls to support a scalable and well‑governed finance function.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable direct and indirect tax obligations: corporate income tax, sales and use tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the preparation of tax filings and reporting in coordination with the Financial Controller and external advisors.
• Lead the business unit’s engagement with external auditors for annual statutory and group audits.
• Ensure the finance team maintains appropriate documentation and processes to support audit readiness and financial assurance requirements.
• Monitor tax and regulatory developments that may impact the Albuquerque operations.
• Ensure financial compliance with requirements associated with government contracts, grants, and funding programs.
• Support the…