Key Responsibility Areas:
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.
2. Financial Systems, Processes & ProceduresBuild 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.
3. Strategic Planning & Executive Decision SupportOwn 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.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
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.
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.
Mindset & Traits
Company Benefits:
- Salary range $125,000-$160,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
Skills Required
- 4+ years 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 (aerospace, automotive, energy storage, semiconductor, oil & gas, or advanced manufacturing)
- Advanced 3-statement financial modeling skills, including project finance models, capital investment frameworks, and scenario/sensitivity analyses
- Proven track record creating financial processes, CapEx control frameworks, and reporting workflows in a growing organization
- Proficiency with modern ERPs (NetSuite, SAP), FP&A software (Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights), and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Adaptability to build processes in dynamic environments
- Technical curiosity and ability to collaborate with hardware/software engineers
- Clear communication skills to translate complex capital data for technical partners and executives
What We Do
Thea Energy is a fusion energy company dedicated to creating a limitless source of zero-emission energy for a sustainable future. By reinventing the stellarator using arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls, they aim to commercialize scalable and economical fusion power systems, transitioning from scientific research to practical, commercial operations.








