FP&A Manager
Thea Energy · Kearny, NJ · Yesterday
On-siteFinance$125k–$160k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain detailed financial models tracking high-value capital assets, long-lead procurement, engineering test beds, and facility construction/build-outs.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to evaluate major equipment purchases, make-vs-buy decisions, vendor contracts, and hardware milestones against budget constraints.
- Establish project-level financial tracking systems to monitor variance (budget vs. actuals) across complex engineering workstreams in real time.
- Build and standardize core FP&A processes, including annual budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecasting, variance reporting, and long-range capital planning.
- Select, implement, and maintain scalable FP&A software and financial integration tools to automate data aggregation across ERP, procurement, and accounting systems.
- Draft and enforce capital authorization limits, CapEx request procedures, and policy guidelines.
- Own and refine the core 3-statement corporate financial model to support corporate strategy, runway modeling, and fund-raising/investor relations discussions.
- Translate complex financial data into concise dashboard metrics, Board materials, and operational insights for C-suite decision-making.
- Serve as the primary finance partner for Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams, guiding technical leaders on budget management and cost optimization.
Requirements
- 4+ years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Strategic Finance, with at least 2+ years leading CapEx-intensive financial planning.
- Experience in hardware-heavy industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, energy storage, semiconductor, oil & gas, or advanced manufacturing).
- Advanced 3-statement financial modeling skills with demonstrated expertise building project finance models, capital investment frameworks, and scenario/sensitivity analyses.
- Proven track record of creating financial processes, CapEx control frameworks, and reporting workflows from the ground up in a growing organization.
- Proficient with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), FP&A software (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights), and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Skills
- Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-ambition environments where processes need to be designed rather than just maintained.
- Technical Curiosity: Comfort collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to understand complex technical milestones and translate them into financial realities.
- Clear Communicator: Ability to distill complex capital data into clear operational guidance for technical partners.
Benefits
- Salary range $125,000-$160,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.