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Summary of Role:
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support MIPS’ IP Licensing and Tools businesses- core growth engines as we scale our RISC‑V and Physical AI platform.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IFRS revenue recognition and a strong understanding of how to align commercial deal structures with compliant accounting outcomes.
This is a hands‑on finance leadership role, embedded in the business and influencing commercial and investment decisions.
Essential Responsibilities
Revenue & Contract Ownership
Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance to structure IP licensing and tools agreements
Own end‑to‑end contract economics, including performance obligation assessment and revenue recognition under IFRS 15
Ensure deal structures and revenue timing align with both commercial objectives and accounting requirements
Business Partnering
Act as the primary finance partner for Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders
Evaluate R&D; investments, cost structures, and profitability across licensing and tools offerings
Support pricing, deal strategies, and trade‑off decisions with transparent financial insights
Financial Leadership
Lead end‑to‑end financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for the IP Licensing and Tools businesses
Drive forecasting accuracy, operating cadence, variance analysis, and management reporting
Proactively identify risks and opportunities and translate them into actionable recommendations
AI Enablement & Automation
Drive automation across FP&A; and contract workfl