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 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 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