Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partner @ IonQ

IonQ is developing the world’s most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.

The salary range for this position is $134,680 - $175,628.

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partner (FP&A BP) who can play a vital role in furthering IonQ’s exciting trajectory, with a specific focus on our engineering and Research & Development (R&D) functions. As an FP&A business partner, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team that works across IonQ departments to forecast, measure, visualize, and analyze all financial aspects of our business. You’ll have unparalleled access to leaders throughout IonQ’s rapidly-growing organization and will partner with them to shape the future of the company. You will also contextualize your work as a part of the broader finance team, where you will gain valuable skills and mentors to support your development as a finance professional. Your work will be central to our mission of building the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems, transforming business, society, and the planet for the better.

Responsibilities:

Support leaders across IonQ in decision-making, providing thoughtful financial analysis to maximize long-term value for the business
Guide IonQ departments through their strategic planning processes, helping to identify and prioritize key opportunities
Partner with department leaders (especially in our engineering and R&D groups) to structure their budgets and forecasts
Collaborate on IonQ’s company-wide budget
Contribute to the measurability and control of IonQ’s spending, allowing us to operate as a well-oiled machine
Produce timely and accurate financial reports for various stakeholders throughout IonQ
Serve as a financial strategist for cross-functional company initiatives, such as product definition and manufacturing
Contribute to continuous improvements in our planning and reporting processes and systems
Participate on an as-needed basis in supporting IonQ’s investor relations and corporate development functions, including quarterly earnings processes

Required experiences/skills:

Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a technical field (engineering, physics, etc.)
Minimum 3-7 years experience
High degree of comfort working with financial statements and Microsoft Excel models
Superb oral, written, and visual communication skills

Desired experiences:

Experience in a top-tier banking, consulting, finance, or strategy analyst program
Experience in a financial planning & analysis capacity; familiarity with budgeting and strategic planning processes
Experience in a rapid-growth startup or technology business
Enthusiasm for quantum computing, engineering, and physics
Knack for understanding, simplifying, and communicating highly technical information

Location:

This position can be located in our bright, airy headquarters in College Park, MD or at our newest facility in Bothell, WA. We will consider a remote location for the right candidate.

Our HQ is located in College Park, Maryland and we are a 15 minute metro ride from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. Depending on the position, you may be required to be located in Washington DC, Seattle, Washington or the Toronto, Canada area. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional geographies both domestically and internationally so don’t let this stop you from applying.

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment in which any individual can feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The base pay component of the offer will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position and level. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Beyond base pay, total compensation includes a range of health insurance options and other benefits which can be found on our site at ionq.co/jobs. Some of our benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, home internet stipend, a generous PTO plan, parental/adoption leave, 401K, dental and vision plans and paid holidays.

If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply.

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