Finance Manager - Operations

About 1X We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general‑purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. Role Overview We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey. As an operations-focused Finance Manager at 1X, you’ll build and optimize financial models, manage budgeting and forecasting for COGS, OPEX, and CAPEX, and drive financial visibility across our hardware operations. Key Responsibilities Build and refine financial models for operations and manufacturing Own budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis (COGS, OPEX, CAPEX) Conduct ROI and unit economics analysis Partner with Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain teams Improve financial systems and reporting processes