The Role
Build and maintain advanced financial models for operating plans, capital projects, and strategic decisions. Lead forecasts, scenario and sensitivity analysis, variance reporting, unit economics, capital returns, dashboards, and reporting automation. Support board, investor, and lender reporting while partnering with Accounting to maintain consistent ledger-aligned definitions. Translate operating data into clear recommendations for leadership and improve analytical tools and reporting processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to build the models and analysis behind our operating
and capital decisions. You will own advanced financial models, run scenario and sensitivity
analysis on the decisions that matter most, and produce the management reporting leadership
uses to steer the business.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional modeler who can also explain the answer — someone who
gets from raw operating data to a clear recommendation without waiting to be told how.
and capital decisions. You will own advanced financial models, run scenario and sensitivity
analysis on the decisions that matter most, and produce the management reporting leadership
uses to steer the business.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional modeler who can also explain the answer — someone who
gets from raw operating data to a clear recommendation without waiting to be told how.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain advanced financial models supporting operating plans, capital projects,
and strategic decisions. - Run scenario and sensitivity analysis to quantify risk and frame tradeoffs for leadership.
- Own operating forecasts for assigned areas of the business, working directly with the leaders accountable for them.
- Produce recurring management reporting, including variance analysis with insight into drivers, not just deltas.
- Analyze unit economics, capital project returns, and cost structures to support pricing and investment decisions.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reporting that make performance visible without manual assembly.
- Support board, investor, and lender reporting with analysis and supporting schedules.
- Partner with Accounting to ensure reporting ties to the ledger and that definitions stay consistent.
- Improve the analytical toolkit — data sources, model architecture, and reporting automation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or
corporate development. - Expert-level financial modeling; demonstrated experience building models from scratch.
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and the mechanics of the three statements.
- Experience with scenario analysis and capital project evaluation (NPV, IRR, payback).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex analysis simply.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, energy, or another capital-intensive industry preferred.
- Self-starter comfortable with incomplete data and shifting priorities.
What We Offer
This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $140,000 - $190,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $140,000 - $190,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
- Expert-level financial modeling experience, including building models from scratch
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and three-statement mechanics
- Experience with scenario analysis and capital project evaluation, including NPV, IRR, and payback
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis simply
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, energy, or another capital-intensive industry
- Self-starter comfortable with incomplete data and shifting priorities
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company dedicated to restoring U.S. industrial independence by building domestic refining capacity. The company aims to redefine the industry as the first fully clean mining and metals producer, using sustainable, net-zero technology to transform mining waste (tailings) into critical rare earth metals and alloys essential for modern technology, defense, and green energy infrastructure.
.jpg)
