FP&A Manager

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $125,000-$160,000

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base is hiring an FP&A Manager in Kearny, NJ. This on-site role partners with Finance & Operations to manage high-capital projects, build financial models, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

You'll lead CapEx-intensive planning, implement FP&A tools, and provide strategic support to Engineering, Operations, and Procurement, delivering concise insights to executives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in corporate FP&A or strategic finance
• At least 2+ years leading CapEx planning
• Experience in hardware-heavy industries such as aerospace, energy storage, or manufacturing

Responsibilities

• High-CapEx project financial management and modeling across assets and procurement.
• Build and standardize FP&A processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Own the core 3-statement financial model to support strategy and fundraising.
• Translate financial data into dashboard metrics for Board and leadership.

Skills

Adaptability

Technical curiosity

Clear communicator

Education

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

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

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

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.