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Salary Range: $159,000 - $215,000 + Phantom Equity + Benefits

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the Soft Bank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing Soft Bank AI ecosystem.

To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

The Senior Finance Manager – US will be our first senior Finance hire in-country, playing a pivotal role in standing up our US entity and shaping its success. This is a hands-on, high-impact generalist position covering financial operations, group reporting, payroll & tax compliance.

You will be part of the Global Finance Team, reporting into the VP Finance in the UK, and collaborating with the wider Finance team.

• Own all US entity financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and group accounting policies.
• Maintain the general ledger, post journal entries, and complete month‑end close activities (accruals, payroll entries, intercompany transactions).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and financial reports for consolidation into UK parent company for group reporting.
• Input into the annual budgeting process for the US entity operations.
• Manage the treasury operations for the US entity including cashflow forecasting and payment processing (Vendors and payroll).
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local tax requirements including preparation of the corporate income tax returns
• Working with the US PEO and the people team, manage the US payroll activities
• Support external group audits as required
• Manage accounts payable, expense management and purchasing workflows.
• Proactive support to senior leaders in the US to support the operations of the business.
• Provide financial guidance on hiring plans, compensation, vendor negotiations, capital expenditure, and site operations.
• Implement and enforce Company policies on travel, expenses and other areas of spending after localizing as appropriate. Ensure policies and procedures are appropriate as the US entity grows,
• In conjunction with UK implement and keep current Insurance policies as appropriate for local needs within the US entity.
• Act as the financial liaison to the UK Group Finance team, offering clear communication and analytical support.

• Qualified Accountant with 8+ years of prior experience ideally working in a similar role in a scaling engineering / technology environment
• Experienced in the use of finance systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a bonus), extracting and manipulating data and excellent IT skills including MS Office suite.
• Ability to work independently as the sole member of the finance function in the US with remote support from group finance function in the UK.
• Experience working with or for an international HQ is preferred.
• Experience in managing external relationships with service providers (e.g. payroll, tax)
• Proven ability to manage workflows, prioritise effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and time zones.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change – able to build structure…