About Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Do:
You will join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to support monthly financial reporting and business operations across Communications, Marketing, Security, Operations, and Facilities. You will help set up departmental management accounts, support forecasting and budgeting, and partner with department leaders to provide clear visibility into financial performance and year-to-date spending. You will also contribute to key finance projects and build financial models to support planning and decision-making.
This is an onsite contract role based in Seattle, WA, reporting to the Finance Director of FP&A.
You Will:
Work with business and technology business managers across the company to provide financial guidance, influence decision-making, and support strategic planning
Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial models, providing accurate projections, variance analysis, and actionable business insights
Develop and enhance financial reporting using the latest AI finance toolsets, and KPI metrics to improve visibility and drive data-informed decisions
Analyze operating expenses and capital expenditures, identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations to improve business performance
Leverage Excel, ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle Fusion or SAP preferred), BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau), and AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) to enhance reporting
Required Skills:
4–6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis within technology, manufacturing, robotics, energy, or similar high growth technology environment
Experience owning budgets, forecasts, financial models, and variance analysis, with a strong understanding of financial statements and planning processes
Advanced Excel skills with experience working with large datasets; ERP experience (NetSuiteOracle Fusion or SAP preferred) are a plus
Knowledge and practical application of forecasting tools (Anaplan, Adaptive or Pigment) are a plus
Proficiency with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and practical experience leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, etc.) to improve financial analysis and reporting
Strong analytical, communication, and cross functional working partnering skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
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Skills Required
- 4-6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis within technology, manufacturing, robotics, energy, or a similar high-growth technology environment
- Experience owning budgets, forecasts, financial models, and variance analysis
- Strong understanding of financial statements and planning processes
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
- Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Practical experience leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude for financial analysis and reporting
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnering skills
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- ERP experience with NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, or SAP
- Knowledge and practical application of Anaplan, Adaptive, or Pigment
Helion Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive for many roles, with employer materials emphasizing competitively benchmarked pay. Total rewards commonly include salary plus equity and benefits that align with market expectations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with options for fully employer‑paid premiums, HSA support, and core protections like life and disability. This breadth signals robust medical benefits for a growth‑stage company.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered through stock options for all employees, positioning ownership as a meaningful part of total rewards. Employer communications consistently highlight equity participation as a differentiator.
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What We Do
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to enable a future with unlimited clean energy. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality. We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.
