FP&A Lead

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.About The RoleAs FP&A Lead, you’ll report to the CFO and be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving our financial planning processes, tools, and outputs. You will drive the company-wide planning rhythm, support decision-making with high-quality forecasts and analysis, and act as a thought partner to functional leads.This role requires a strong analytical mind, a pragmatic approach to tooling and automation, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insight. You’ll also play a key role in helping the company scale its financial maturity—ensuring we operate with clarity, discipline, and flexibility as we grow.What You’ll DoPlanning & ForecastingLead the company’s annual budget and quarterly reforecasting processesDevelop and maintain multi-scenario financial models that support strategic and operational decision-makingPartner with business functions to build accurate, data-driven plans across headcount, OPEX, CAPEX, and project spendProvide visibility on burn, run rate, variance to plan, and budget utilisation across the companyPerformance Management & ReportingDeliver regular financial reporting and commentary for the leadership team and boardMonitor financial KPIs across functions and flag emerging risks or opportunitiesWork closely with the Head of Finance to track and report company performance against long-range plansDevelop dashboards and tools to improve transparency and accountability across teamsBusiness PartnershipAct as a trusted finance partner to engineering, operations, and go-to-market leadsSupport project planning, resource allocation, and vendor negotiations with relevant financial inputsDrive proactive conversations around spend optimisation, trade-offs, and investment returnsSupport commercial teams with pricing, margin, and cost modellingTooling, Process & SystemsDesign and implement scalable planning workflows, templates, and financial systemsHelp evaluate and deploy FP&A toolsDrive automation and integration across finance and operational data sourcesEstablish documentation and governance around planning inputs, assumptions, and outputsWe’re Looking For6+ years of experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or strategic finance rolesStrong modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to build clean, scalable, and insightful modelsExperience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, or capital-intensive businesses is a plusExcellent communication skills – you can distil complexity and frame trade-offs clearly for senior stakeholdersSelf-starter with a builder’s mindset – comfortable designing processes from scratch in a fast-paced environmentDeep understanding of cost structures, capital planning, and cash flow modellingBonus PointsPrior experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain organisationsFamiliarity with finance systems and data tooling (e.g. NetSuite, Looker, Tableau, Power BI)Experience preparing board-level reporting or working in investor-backed companiesExposure to unit economics, pricing models, and product lifecycle financialsWhat We OfferCompetitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option PlanPaid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor lawsTravel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston officesOffice perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team eventsFreedom to influence the product and own key initiativesCollaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and roboticsStartup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy