Strategic Finance Lead

Job Description

Founded in 2021, Axion Ray is at the forefront of transforming product quality and customer satisfaction in manufacturing. Our cutting-edge AI-powered platform empowers manufacturers to swiftly identify, thoroughly investigate, and effectively resolve quality issues while simultaneously elevating customer experiences and outcomes.

As trailblazers in end-to-end quality intelligence, we’re setting new industry standards. Our innovative approach enables industrial, aerospace, consumer, and medtech manufacturers to harness the power of quality and post-market data, driving down costs and boosting business performance.

Our vision extends beyond mere problem-solving; we’re committed to reshaping the future of manufacturing. By seamlessly integrating advanced AI technology with deep industry expertise, Axion Ray is paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient production processes across diverse sectors.

Backed by leading investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Amplo, Boeing, and RTX Ventures, Axion Ray is poised to lead the quality revolution in manufacturing.

Axion Ray is looking for a Strategic Finance Lead to join our Finance & Operations team and help build the financial infrastructure that supports company-wide planning, reporting, and growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to be deeply embedded across all business functions, enabling data-driven decisions through forecasting, margin analysis, capacity modeling, and reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Finance & Operations and partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain forecasting models across revenue, costs, and headcount

• Conduct margin and unit economics analyses to uncover performance drivers and optimization opportunities

• Design and maintain capacity planning tools to inform hiring and resource allocation

• Develop and manage dashboards and reporting infrastructure to track KPIs and guide strategic decisions

• Support annual budgeting processes and strategic planning cycles with scenario modeling and financial insights

• Lead ad hoc financial analyses for new initiatives, pricing, investments, and cost structure improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance, strategy, or operations—ideally with experience at both a high-growth startup and a structured environment (e.g. banking, consulting, PE)

• Sharp analytical thinker with a bias for action and comfort with ambiguity.

• Systems thinker and process builder—able to go from 0 to 1 and 1 to 10.

• Strong executive communication skills; able to partner with and challenge leaders across the business.

• Highly ethical, trustworthy, and motivated by purpose—not just profit.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with BI or reporting tools a plus

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with attention to detail

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the product marketing function and strategy at a pivotal growth stage

• Work with cutting-edge AI technology making a tangible impact in manufacturing

• Collaborative, mission-driven team and supportive leadership

• Generous time time off

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

• Lunch stipend…and much more!

Ready to drive the future of manufacturing with AI? Apply today to join our team and help us build the category-defining platform for quality intelligence.