Finance Operations 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 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About The Role

As Finance Operations Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day financial engine of the business: managing payables and receivables, running close processes, ensuring accurate books, and improving how data flows through the organisation. You will also help drive continuous improvement in systems, controls, and reporting—building the operational discipline that underpins scale.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and FP&A Lead, while also partnering with procurement, engineering, supply chain, people, and product teams to ensure financial processes are integrated, efficient, and fit for purpose.

This role combines ownership of financial execution with process transformation, systems thinking, and stakeholder enablement.

What You’ll Do

Finance Operations Ownership

Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and vendor payments across entities

Manage the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals

Maintain clean, timely, and accurate records in our accounting systems across multi-entity and multi-currency operations

Ensure internal finance operations run smoothly, with minimal manual effort or friction

Systems & Process Improvement

Build and refine finance workflows, approval chains, and internal controls

Lead the implementation and optimisation of finance tools (ERP, accounting software, expense platforms)

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement to improve end-to-end data quality and reporting

Document and communicate processes clearly to ensure team-wide adoption

Reporting & Compliance Support

Support the Head of Finance with internal reporting on actuals, burn, and vendor spend

Maintain visibility into cost centres, contracts, and recurring expenses

Prepare documentation and data for audit, statutory filings, and compliance reporting

Contribute to VAT, R&D claims, and regional reporting requirements in collaboration with external advisors

Business Partnering

Be the go-to operational finance contact for teams across the business

Provide high-integrity data and financial insight to functional leaders as needed

Support proactive vendor management, cost optimisation, and spend governance

Work with FP&A to reconcile plans, actuals, and forecasts

We’re Looking For

5+ years experience in finance operations, accounting, or financial control roles

Strong technical fluency across bookkeeping, payables/receivables, and close processes

Experience working in early- or growth-stage product businesses (e.g. hardware, manufacturing, deep tech)

Comfortable leading process design and system implementation from the ground up

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and motivated by clean, well-governed operations

Able to collaborate across levels and functions, while maintaining operational independence

Bonus Points

Experience with NetSuite, Xero, or other ERP/accounting platforms

Familiarity with UK/US/Canadian VAT and R&D tax credits

Background in audit, compliance, or internal controls

Exposure to scaling finance functions in venture-backed or globally distributed teams

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan

Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws

Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices

Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events

Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives

Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics

Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy