Director, Corporate FP&A

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 209,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a highly analytical, business‑oriented finance leader to join the Corporate FP&A team as Director, Corporate FP&A. You will own planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for a $4B+ business, partnering with leaders across Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Services, and Engineering to translate performance into financial outcomes.

The role requires deep FP&A expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FP&A or related finance experience with forecasting and budgeting.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights for executives.
• Experience supporting board reporting and strategic planning.
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own quarterly, annual, and long‑range revenue forecasting for a >$4B business.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and reporting.
• Build financial models showing revenue trends, costs, cash flow, and drivers.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other functions.
• Prepare Board materials, Investor relations support, and exec presentations.
• Analyze results vs. budget/forecast to identify trends and risks.
• Improve forecasting methodologies, dashboards, and planning systems.
• Provide ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives and capital decisions.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial Modeling

Performance Management

Executive Reporting

Cross‑functional Partnering

Excel

ERP Systems

BI Tools

Financial Planning Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting/Economics/Business/Engineering

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial planning systems

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we're making it reality. For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy‑intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI‑driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting‑edge solutions enable unparalleled time‑to‑power capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

Role Summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a highly analytical, business‑oriented, and strategic finance leader to join the Corporate FP&A team as Director, Corporate FP&A. This role will serve as a key contributor to the company’s planning, forecasting, performance management, and executive reporting processes. This position plays a critical role in supporting a $4B+ business through ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting. The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders across Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Services, Engineering, and Corporate Functions to translate business performance into financial outcomes and provide actionable insights that support decision‑making. The ideal candidate combines deep FP&A expertise with strong business acumen, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to executive leadership, investors, and the Board of Directors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own quarterly, annual, and long‑range revenue forecasting processes for a business exceeding $4B in annual revenue.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities across Bloom Energy’s diverse portfolio of products and services.
• Develop and maintain financial models that provide visibility into revenue trends, profitability, operating expenses, cash flow, and key business drivers.
• Partner with functional leaders across the organization to improve forecast accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and drive improved financial outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of Board of Directors materials, Investor Relations reporting, earnings support, and executive management presentations.
• Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key business trends, operational drivers, and performance gaps.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure consistency between reported results and forecasted expectations.
• Develop scenario analyses, sensitivity models, and business cases to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
• Continuously evaluate company performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability, operating leverage, and financial execution.
• Drive enhancements to forecasting methodologies, reporting tools, planning systems, and finance operating mechanisms.
• Lead ad hoc analyses supporting executive decision‑making, strategic planning, capital allocation, and company growth initiatives.
• Improve reporting automation, management dashboards, and financial transparency across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership by translating complex data into actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, operational finance, manufacturing finance, strategic finance, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, performance management, and executive reporting.
• Strong understanding of revenue forecasting, operating expense management, and financial statement analysis.
• Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of data into concise, actionable insights for business leaders.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams, board reporting processes, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive alignment in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong business partnership skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with financial planning systems, ERP platforms, and business intelligence tools preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• High degree of ownership, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Education Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced finance credentials are preferred but not required.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges: $209,100.00 - $300,900.00

Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom's unique on‑site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom's customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team.

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