Business Controller, R&D

Location: hirify.global Finland, Espoo; hybrid setup with flexible hours

Company

hirify.global develops full-stack quantum computers, combining quantum hardware and software to address computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines.

What you will do

• Own R&D financials, including project cost tracking, cost allocation validation, and financial performance analysis.
• Monitor project spending against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances, risks, and potential overruns.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering teams on prioritization, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Build financial models that translate technical development activities into business and financial outcomes.
• Manage grant and public funding finances, including eligible cost tracking, compliance, reporting, and funding utilization.
• Improve budgeting, forecasting, reporting, project tracking, documentation, and internal control processes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in financial controlling, business controlling, FP&A, or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of project economics, cost drivers, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience controlling R&D, engineering, product development, or other innovation-focused functions.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work with complex and evolving data while maintaining accuracy, structure, and strong ownership.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical activities through financial insights.

Nice to have

• Experience managing EU or other public grant-funded projects.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP requirements in R&D-intensive organizations.
• Experience with ERP systems, project accounting, or advanced reporting and planning tools.
• Background in deep tech, semiconductors, hardware, manufacturing, or high-growth technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup and flexible hours.
• Flat hierarchy with direct access to leadership.
• Opportunities to work across quantum hardware, software, research, and engineering.
• Fast-growing environment combining startup speed with the scale of an expanding technology company.
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider quantum ecosystem through publications and hackathons.

Hiring process

• Interviews and hiring progress begin as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
• Early application is encouraged.