Strategic FP&A Director — Lead $4B+ Forecasting

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a highly analytical finance leader to join the Corporate FP&A team as Director, Corporate FP&A in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting to support a $4B+ business.

The successful candidate will partner across Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Services, Engineering and Corporate Functions to translate performance into financial outcomes and provide actionable insights for decision-making and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, operational finance, manufacturing finance, strategic finance, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, performance management, and executive reporting.
• Strong understanding of revenue forecasting, operating expense management, and financial statement analysis.
• Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of data into concise, actionable insights for business leaders.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams, board reporting processes, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong business partnership skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with financial planning systems, ERP platforms, and business intelligence tools preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• High degree of ownership, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own quarterly, annual, and long-range revenue forecasting processes for a business exceeding $4B in annual revenue.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities across Bloom Energy's diverse portfolio of products and services.
• Develop and maintain financial models that provide visibility into revenue trends, profitability, operating expenses, cash flow, and key business drivers.
• Partner with functional leaders across the organization to improve forecast accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and drive improved financial outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of Board of Directors materials, Investor Relations reporting, earnings support, and executive management presentations.
• Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key business trends, operational drivers, and performance gaps.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure consistency between reported results and forecasted expectations.
• Develop scenario analyses, sensitivity models, and business cases to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
• Continuously evaluate company performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability, operating leverage, and financial execution.
• Drive enhancements to forecasting methodologies, reporting tools, planning systems, and finance operating mechanisms.
• Lead ad hoc analyses supporting executive decision-making, strategic planning, capital allocation, and company growth initiatives.
• Improve reporting automation, management dashboards, and financial transparency across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership by translating complex data into actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Executive reporting

Cross-functional partner

Excel advanced

Data analysis

ERP systems

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

Bloom Energy seeks a highly analytical finance leader to join the Corporate FP&A team as Director, Corporate FP&A in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting to support a $4B+ business.

The successful candidate will partner across Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Services, Engineering and Corporate Functions to translate performance into financial outcomes and provide actionable insights for decision-making and growth.