Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity powers our world and stores clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technologies and energy-storage solutions.
The Role
EnergyX is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and data analytics for the company’s management team. You’ll translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights that help drive executive decision-making. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role at a company building something genuinely new: ideal for someone who thrives with autonomy, has experience engaging with investors, and is eager to grow alongside a scaling business. Note this is an onsite role (Austin, TX).
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Assist in developing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
- Support monthly tracking, including variance analysis of actuals against targets
- Produce insights and recommendations to optimize financial outcomes
- Reporting & Metrics
- Prepare analyses, KPIs, and dashboards for management and stakeholders
- Run month-end variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and analyze root cause
- Evaluate trends, patterns, and areas of concern and present findings clearly
- Identify areas for cost optimization
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations
- Develop reporting packages as required by external stakeholders, including government agencies
- Fundraising Support
- Support fundraising activity for the company
- Assist in preparing investor communications and updates throughout fundraising processes
- Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data
- Provide support during monthly/quarterly close processes, audits, and other financial activities
- Accounting & Compliance
- Demonstrated track record of leading and developing accountants, with experience managing day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and internal controls, including oversight of financial system administration
- Provide support during monthly/quarterly close processes, audits, and other financial activities
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Masters or MBA optional
- Good GAAP/IFRS literacy
- Good Excel skills, proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau preferred
- Familiarity with Quickbooks or equivalent accounting software
- Familiarity with Datarails
- Preferred experience in extractive industries or oil & gas accounting (ASC 932), including successful efforts vs. full cost method, well cost capitalization, depletion, and asset retirement obligations (ASC 410)
- Demonstrated track record of leading and developing accountants and finance professionals, with experience managing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment
- CPA or CFA designation is a plus
- Background in a start-up, investment bank, Big-4 transaction services, private equity preferred or other corporate finance role
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare package (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off and sick leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Equity compensation
EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Masters or MBA
- GAAP and IFRS literacy
- Strong Excel skills
- Proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software
- Familiarity with Datarails
- Experience leading and developing accountants and managing day-to-day accounting operations
- Preferred experience in extractive industries or oil & gas accounting (ASC 932) including capitalization, depletion, and ARO (ASC 410)
- CPA or CFA designation
- Background in startup, investment banking, Big-4 transaction services, private equity, or other corporate finance roles
What We Do
EnergyX is a sustainable energy company focused on direct lithium extraction, refinery and battery technology. Combining these technologies from brine to battery will create a process dramatically lowering the cost of lithium resources. The company’s goal is to develop technology and assets that turn it into one of the premier, low-cost lithium providers for the growing lithium-ion battery industry. The electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage revolution is generating high demand for lithium, with some analysts forecasting orders-of-magnitude demand increases. As the EV market rapidly expands, millions of large-scale battery packs will be in demand. The estimated annual production of EV’s is 20,000,000 per year. For one 85-kWh car, the price of the lithium in the battery is approximately $2,945 per car. Residential (home) and commercial batteries are also gaining market demand traction, and California has implemented law stating by 2020 all new homes will require solar arrays. Companies already producing lithium are attempting to increase production as battery cell manufacturers are scaling up lithium-ion production with mega factories and actively acquiring raw materials through long term off-take supply agreements. In the Lithium Triangle, where 50-70% of the world’s known lithium reserve is located, current methods of extraction are based off outdated, natural evaporation pond technology, which takes 18 months, and loses 50-70% of the lithium due to co-precipitation. Our solution is to optimize and apply a highly scalable lithium extraction membrane to the process. The ability to efficiently extract and aggregate the lithium elements from the salt brines using proprietary, multi-level, synthetic ion separation techniques can increase time efficiency by 100x and recovery rate by 300%.
