Lumilens
Technology
Director/Sr.DirectorFP&A
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“Director/Sr. Director FP&A at Lumilens. Skills: FP&A, Strategic finance, Financial planning, Business partnership. Own annual operating plan. Own quarterly forecasts”
Industry & Context.
Data-driven insights; Financial judgment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CPA, CFA, or MBA required, 10–15 years FP&A experience, 10–15 years strategic finance experience, Technology industry FP&A experience, Technology industry strategic finance experience, Engineering degree with MBA, Operate in startup environment, Build processes from scratch, Financial modeling capabilities, Scenario analysis capabilities, Business partnering capabilities, Influence senior leaders, Advanced financial modeling skills, Comfort with large datasets
Nice to Have
Experience in technology industry, Experience in hardware industry, Experience in semiconductor industry, Experience in FMCG industry, Manufacturing cost accounting exposure, Track record building finance teams, Track record developing finance teams, Track record building finance processes, Track record developing finance processes, US MNC experience, Controller within US MNC, Senior finance leader within US MNC
What You'll Do.
Own annual operating plan
Own quarterly forecasts
Own monthly variance analysis
Partner with business leaders
Drive financial discipline
Track operational KPIs
Build driver-based financial models
Lead pricing analysis
Lead customer profitability reviews
Lead product profitability reviews
Lead unit economics assessments
Drive R&D expense planning
Drive R&D expense tracking
Drive project-level variance management
Support local finance operations
Coordinate statutory requirements
Support cross-border transfer pricing
Support board reporting
Support investor relations materials
Support earnings preparation
Drive scenario planning
Drive sensitivity analysis
Drive strategic financial reviews
Mentor junior team members
Build finance organization
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with R&D; Partner with business leaders; Cross-functional leadership; Global FP&A delivery; Global leadership teams
Communication Scope
Board reporting; Investor relations
Full Job Description
ABOUT LUMILENS At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing - faster, cooler, and massively more efficient. We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. At Lumilens, we’re developing high-speed photonics products purpose-built to power the future of AI infrastructure and high-performance computing. This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class engineers solving some of the hardest challenges in scaling optical systems. Every line of code, every design decision, every breakthrough you help deliver will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. If you're looking for mission, momentum, and the chance to make an outsized impact, jump on the rocket ship. We’re just getting started. The Role This role is at the core of Lumilens’ global FP&A delivery from Singapore, partnering closely with R&D and business leaders to drive financial planning, business partnership, and decision support. As a member of the Singapore leadership team, this leader will also help strengthen financial discipline, scalable planning processes, and operating visibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities - Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly variance analysis for the assigned SBU or function. - Partner with business leaders to drive financial discipline, evaluate investments, and track operational KPIs. - Build driver-based financial models across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. - Lead pricing analysis, customer and product profitability reviews, and unit economics assessments. - Drive Singapore R&D expense planning, tr
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