Business Unit FP&A Specialist

IQM is building world-leading quantum computers, focusing on complex, collaborative research and engineering to drive discoveries across various fields. The company is at the forefront of quantum infrastructure deployment, with a global footprint and a focus on translating scientific advances into impactful narratives.

Location: Remote (EU)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global PR strategy that reinforces IQM’s leadership in full stack quantum computing infrastructure.
• Own and evolve IQM’s external narrative, translating complex technical milestones into clear and credible stories.
• Build and manage relationships with leading US and international journalists across deep tech, semiconductor, HPC, and enterprise media.
• Drive proactive media coverage around system deployments, research breakthroughs, partnerships, and product launches.
• Prepare executives and technical leaders for media interviews, briefings, and conference appearances.
• Lead thought leadership initiatives including contributed articles, expert commentary, and the amplification of IQM’s annual flagship report.
• Build relationships with technology analysts and support IQM’s inclusion in market research and technology landscape reports.
• Coordinate closely with Marketing, Engineering, Research, and Legal to ensure messaging accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor global media coverage and analyst sentiment while supporting reputation and crisis communications readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Extensive experience in PR, corporate communications, or strategic communications in deep tech, big tech, advanced computing, quantum computing, or scientific industries.
• Demonstrated success positioning complex B2B technologies in international technology, science, or enterprise media.
• Established relationships with journalists covering technology, science, or enterprise markets.
• Experience managing PR agencies and delivering measurable communications outcomes.
• Prior experience leading or managing communications professionals.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to write clearly about technically complex subjects.
• Ability to operate confidently in high visibility communications situations and cross functional environments.

Benefits

• Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond.
• High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
• Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
• Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
• The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.
• Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.