Lumilens
Technology
Sr.Manager/DirectorFP&A
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“Sr. Manager/Director FP&A at Lumilens. Skills: FP&A, Strategic finance, Country controller. Own annual operating plan. Own quarterly forecasts”
Industry & Context.
Financial modeling; Scenario analysis; Business partnering
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 India R&D expense planning
Drive India R&D expense tracking
Manage project-level variance
Act as country controller
Support statutory close
Support 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 in India
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with R&D; Partner with business leaders; Global leadership teams
Communication Scope
Data-driven insights; Financial judgment
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 Bangalore, partnering closely with R&D and business leaders to drive financial planning, business partnership, and decision support. As a member of the India Leadership team, this leader will also collectively act as country controller for the India entity, helping build financial discipline, scalable planning processes, and strong 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 eco
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