Strategic FP&A Manager — Drive Growth & Excellence

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila, an innovator in battery materials, is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting and forecasting, translate data into strategic insights, and partner with senior leadership across business units. You will help drive financial planning cycles, mentor team members, and optimize financial systems at our Alameda campus.

The role requires extensive FP&A experience, strong modeling skills, and excellent communication to navigate a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of FP&A experience with business partnerships.
• Advanced financial modeling skills; proficient in Excel, G-Sheets, Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiar with financial systems such as SAGE X3 and database systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and ongoing reforecasting cycles.
• Partner with business units to provide financial leadership and build cross-functional relationships.
• Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actual) and provide actionable commentary to leadership.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning.
• Prepare and summarize business results for Quarterly Business Reviews and executive leadership.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to drive automation and efficiency.
• Support the development of the FP&A team by mentoring finance members and driving cross-learning initiatives.
• Support system enhancement projects and portfolio analysis as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or MS in Finance (preferred)

Tools

Excel

G-Sheets

Power BI

Tableau

SAGE X3

Job description

Sila, an innovator in battery materials, is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting and forecasting, translate data into strategic insights, and partner with senior leadership across business units. You will help drive financial planning cycles, mentor team members, and optimize financial systems at our Alameda campus.

The role requires extensive FP&A experience, strong modeling skills, and excellent communication to navigate a fast-paced manufacturing environment.