FP&A Manager

Thea Energy Inc.

Kearny (NJ)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 125,000-160,000 USD

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy Inc. is seeking a senior Corporate Finance professional to lead CapEx-heavy financial planning and strategic analysis. You will own the core 3-statement model, partner with engineering and operations, and drive long-range capital planning.

You will implement scalable FP&A processes, automate data flows across ERP and accounting systems, and prepare boards-ready dashboards and metrics for executive discussions. This role emphasizes collaboration with hardware-focused teams.

Qualifications

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 such as aerospace, automotive, energy storage, semiconductor, oil & gas, or advanced manufacturing.
Advanced 3-statement financial modeling with project finance, capital investment frameworks, and scenario analyses.
Proven track record building financial processes, CapEx control frameworks, and reporting workflows in growing organizations.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.

Skills

Corporate FP&A

Corporate Development

Investment Banking

Strategic Finance

CapEx Planning

3-statement Modeling

Process Design

ERP Proficiency

BI Tools

Hardware Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related quantitative field

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: