FP&A Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

U.S. Fusion Energy is seeking an FP&A Manager in Kearny, NJ, onsite. You will lead high-value CapEx financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, partnering with Engineering and Supply Chain to align milestones with budgets.

The role requires 4+ years in corporate FP&A, strong 3-statement modeling, and experience with ERP/FP&A tools. Competitive salary and equity options are offered for a growth-focused organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in corporate FP&A or related finance roles.
• Experience with CapEx planning and project finance.
• Background in hardware-heavy industries.

Responsibilities

• High-value asset financial modeling and CapEx management.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering on purchases and milestones.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and long-range planning.
• Select, implement and integrate FP&A software and data sources.

Skills

CapEx planning

3-statement modeling

Cross-functional partnering

Financial process design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Pigment

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Tableau

PowerBI

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