FP&A Manager

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Kearny, NJ, USA
In-Office
125K-160K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Manage FP&A for high‑CapEx projects: build and maintain project finance models, partner with Engineering and Supply Chain on procurement and vendor decisions, implement FP&A systems and processes, own the corporate 3‑statement model, produce executive dashboards and board materials, and guide budget management and CapEx controls across operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibility Areas:

    1. High-CapEx Project Financial Management & Modeling
  • 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 & Procedures
  • 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.

  • 3. Strategic Planning & Executive Decision Support
  • 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.

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.


  • Mindset & Traits
  • 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.

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
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The Company
70 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

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.

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