At Photonic the Director, FP&A; is the senior strategic finance leader responsible for owning and building out the company's financial planning and analysis function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role assumes ownership of an early-stage FP&A; foundation — board reporting, budgeting, and reforecast cadences are in place — and is responsible for formalizing, deepening, and scaling that foundation into a function with the rigour the company's growth requires. The Director owns the output directly, supported by a dedicated finance resource.

The right candidate is a senior FP&A; practitioner who has formalized and scaled finance functions before, can step into day-to-day execution immediately, and has the communication skills to work effectively across technical and non-finance stakeholders. Own the annual budgeting process — coordinate cross-functional submissions, consolidate inputs, challenge assumptions, and deliver a board-ready financial plan Maintain a rolling forecast, update projections monthly, and communicate changes and drivers to the CFO and executive team Build and maintain milestone-based financial models reflecting R&D; development gates, capital deployment schedule, and path to commercial revenue Lead scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support capital allocation and development sequencing decisions Performance Reporting & Business Partnering Track and report on pre-commercial financial metrics: burn rate, cash runway, R&D; spend efficiency, headcount-to-milestone ratios,



and capital deployment pacing Build and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting frameworks for internal leadership and board use Function Building Formalise and extend FP&A; templates, cadences, and reporting standards — building on the existing foundation toward a scalable, audit-ready function Evaluate and improve FP&A; tooling in coordination with the Finance Systems & Data Lead Build and document FP&A; processes to a standard that supports scale, audit readiness, and continuity Accountant, Strategic Finance for actuals data, operational inputs, and variance preparation 10+ years of progressive finance experience with direct ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. ~5+ years owning FP&A; at a senior level with demonstrated experience building and/or significantly scaling FP&A; functions. ~ Demonstrated experience building FP&A; infrastructure in an R&D-intensive; or pre-commercial technology environment ~ Demonstrated ability to build and lead a finance team, including defining roles, hiring, and developing talent ~ Fluency in pre-commercial financial metrics: burn rate, cash runway, R&D; spend efficiency, headcount-to-milestone ratios, and capital deployment tracking ~ Strong communication skills — able to translate financial complexity for non-finance stakeholders including scientists and engineers ~ experience with FP&A; planning tools (Adaptive Insights or equivalent)



~ Demonstrated experience using AI tools to accelerate analysis, automate repeatable work, and enhance clarity and quality of deliverables (with strong judgment around data confidentiality) CFA designation is a strong asset SQL or BI tool proficiency (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) Experience supporting a fundraising round or public company readiness process in Canada Familiarity with transitioning financial models from R&D-stage; to commercial-stage, including as-a-service or usage-based revenue frameworks BCom or degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Accounting; MBA an asset Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected. Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent.

Comprehensive advantages including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account. The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $171,400 to $235,700. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs.

Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

📌 Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis) (Vancouver)
🏢 Photonic
📍 Vancouver