Job Description

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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At IQM, we operate in a fast-scaling, high-impact environment where strong financial control and clear cost visibility are essential. Business Controller takes ownership of the corporate cost base and strengthens financial reporting, processes, and business partnering across Corporate Functions. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, improving data quality, and building scalable finance practices that support growth and IPO readiness, while bringing clarity to financial decision-making and alignment across teams.
This role is based in Espoo, Finland

What will I be doing?

• Extend the responsibilities of a business controller with a strong focus on financial accuracy, scalability, and long-term process improvement

• Act as a financial business partner for Corporate Functions (HR, IT, Finance, Legal, G&A), supporting decision-making and cost transparency

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting in line with IFRS and local GAAP

• Own budgeting and rolling forecasting processes for the corporate cost base

• Provide clear cost analysis, variance insights, and identify optimization opportunities

• Support headcount planning and cost control across functions

• Develop and maintain cost allocation models to improve financial transparency

• Strengthen processes, documentation, and internal controls to support scalability and IPO readiness

• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting, and financial systems

• Build alignment across teams by communicating financial insights clearly and helping stakeholders reach informed decisions

• Take ownership of initiatives that improve financial visibility, efficiency, and trust across the company

• Support hiring by contributing to interviews and helping build a strong finance team

What skills do I need?

• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling, business controlling, or FP&A, either in-house or in audit/advisory

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial control principles (accruals, OPEX, cost allocations)

• Experience with budgeting, rolling forecasting, and headcount-driven financial planning

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Experience building and improving scalable finance processes, internal controls, and financial reporting

• Ability to perform cost analysis, develop cost allocation models, and work with multi-entity structures

• Confident stakeholder management and business partnering skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial topics to non-finance audiences

• Experience in fast-growing or scale-up environments; IPO or SOX readiness experience is a plus

• Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and data-driven finance environments

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• High ownership mindset and ability to drive initiatives independently

What can I expect from IQM?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission

• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum

• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment

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