FP&A Manager

Thea Energy; Kearny (NJ); 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

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Corporate FP&A professional to own CapEx-heavy financial planning, build robust project finance models, and drive executive decision support. You will partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure cost efficiency and accurate forecasting, while standardizing FP&A processes and dashboards.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in finance roles, exposure to hardware industries, and strong ERP/BI tool proficiency. A finance-related degree is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Corporate FP&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Strategic Finance with 2+ years leading CapEx planning.
• Experience in hardware-heavy industries (aerospace, automotive, energy storage, semiconductor, oil & gas, or advanced manufacturing).
• Advanced multi-statement modeling with project finance, capital investments, and scenario analyses.
• Proven track record creating financial processes, CapEx controls, and reporting workflows in growth Org.
• Proficiency with ERP/FP&A/BI tools (NetSuite, SAP, Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Tableau, PowerBI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for high-value capital assets and large-scale projects.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to evaluate major equipment purchases and contracts within budget.
• Own and refine the core 3-statement financial model to support strategy and investor discussions.

Skills

3-statement modeling

CapEx planning

Finance leadership

Financial processes

ERP/BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Pigment

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

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