Strategic Finance Manager, Neuralink

• The ideal candidate is dynamic, proactive, and thrives in ambiguity, with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that accelerate innovation
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including roles in investment banking or private equity
• Experience in a high-growth technology company, ideally with a focus on hardware or medical technology
• Hands-on modeling experience, with proficiency in building complex financial models
• Deep experience in a specific finance function such as corporate finance or product / engineering finance; some experience across the full spectrum of a company’s financial statements: revenue through cash flow
• Proven track record of leading high-performing strategic finance teams
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with engineers and technical teams to align product roadmaps, financial strategies, and operational realities
• If you are a dynamic finance leader passionate about blending strategic acumen with hands-on execution to drive technological breakthroughs, this team is for you

Desirable

• The Finance Team at Neuralink plays a pivotal role in fueling our mission to develop groundbreaking brain-machine interfaces that restore autonomy to individuals with unmet medical needs
• We provide the financial insights and strategies that enable rapid innovation, efficient scaling, and sustainable growth in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment
• As the first strategic finance hire in Neuralink's Finance organization, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and serve as a foundational leader in shaping our financial strategy
• This role demands a blend of high-level strategic thinking and tactical execution, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to optimize growth, unit economics, and capital structure in support of our ambitious goals
• You will collaborate with engineering, operations, leadership, and external stakeholders to build robust financial models, lead performance reviews, and spearhead initiatives that enhance scalability
• Acting as a key partner to the leadership team on growth strategy, unit economics, and capital structure planning, providing data-driven recommendations to guide decision-making
• Building and owning Neuralink's corporate financial model, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and long-term planning
• Owning annual financial planning and working directly with key business leaders to build out thoughtful financial plans and budgets
• Leading monthly and quarterly financial reviews with the finance and leadership teams, ensuring clear communication of performance metrics, risks, and opportunities
• Driving major initiatives to improve Neuralink's unit economics, identifying efficiencies and optimizations to enable scalable growth
• Building and mentoring high-performing strategic finance teams as the function expands
• Collaborating hands-on with engineers and technical teams to integrate financial perspectives into product development and prioritization