Head of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The role provides financial leadership, governance, and strategic insight to support operational and commercial decision-making while ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with group policies and statutory requirements.

Working closely with business unit leadership, project teams, and group finance, the Head of Finance supports the financial management of R&D programs, government-funded initiatives, and commercial opportunities. The role also plays an important part in strengthening financial governance and control frameworks in support of the group’s broader strategic objectives, including potential IPO readiness and SOX compliance.

The Head of Finance oversees the Albuquerque finance team, including the Financial Controller and any future local accounting/transactional staff, ensuring effective execution of day-to-day finance activities while maintaining alignment with group finance standards.

• 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.
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