Sr. Finance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Finance Manager in Fremont, CA or Mesa, AZ who will support a key Business Unit and partner closely with BU leadership across the company. This role will drive financial planning, business performance, manufacturing finance, and strategic decision-making to support profitable growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance experience, strong financial modeling capabilities, and a proven track record supporting global businesses. Solar industry experience is required, with power electronics experience considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Business Unit & Performance Management
  • Serve as the primary finance partner to BU leadership, providing financial insights and decision support.
  • Drive business performance through analysis of revenue, margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.
  • Support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, investment evaluations, and profitability improvement programs.
• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases.
  • Perform variance analysis, communicate risks, opportunities, and key business drivers to leadership.
• Manufacturing & Operations Finance
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability.
  • Monitor product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory, working capital, and capital investments.
  • Support cost reduction initiatives and operational performance improvement programs.
• Data Analytics & Process Improvement
  • Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools to support business decisions.
  • Leverage advanced analytics, AI tools, and automation to improve forecasting accuracy and operational insights.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and data governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred. CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in Manufacturing Finance, FP&A, or Business Unit Finance in the solar industry.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and cost management in a global environment; experience in renewable energy, with power electronics experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (i.e. Oracle, NetSuite, SAP or similar).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, AI-enabled analytics, or digital finance transformation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage, dental, and vision.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off.
• Generous discretionary company bonuses.
• Life and disability protection.
• Eligibility for stock compensation in certain positions.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $140,000–$150,000 (Mesa, AZ) and $175,000–$190,000 (Fremont, CA).