FP&A Manager

U.S. Fusion Energy; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $125k-$160k

Health benefits

Stock options

PTO 20 days

Job summary

U.S. Fusion Energy seeks an FP&A Manager in Kearny, NJ to lead high-capex financial planning and advanced modeling. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to evaluate capital investments, build scalable FP&A processes, and provide executive-level insights.

The role requires strong 3-statement modeling, experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP), and proficiency in BI tools. A strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable dashboards will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in corporate FP&A or related roles with CapEx planning.
• Experience in hardware-heavy industries such as aerospace, energy, or manufacturing.
• Advanced 3-statement financial modeling and project finance modeling.
• Proven track record building financial processes, CapEx control frameworks, and reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• High-CapEx project financial management and modeling.
• Build and maintain detailed models for capital assets and construction projects.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering on major purchases, contracts, and milestones.
• Establish project-level tracking for real-time budget variance across complex workstreams.
• Develop core FP&A processes: budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, long-range planning.
• Select, implement, and maintain FP&A software and data integration tools.
• Draft capital authorization limits and policy guidelines.
• Own the 3-statement model to support strategy, runway modeling, and investor discussions.
• Translate financial data into dashboards for Board and C-suite decisions.
• Serve as finance partner to Engineering, Operations, and Procurement.

Skills

Financial modeling

Capex planning

Corporate FP&A

Cross-functional partner

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Tableau

PowerBI

Pigment

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Job description

FP&A Manager

Kearny, NJ

Finance & Operations – Finance & Strategy

Full-time

On-site

Key Responsibility Areas

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.