FP&A Manager
Thea Energy
Apply to this jobKey Responsibility Areas:
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Build and maintain detailed financial models tracking high-value capital assets, long-lead procurement, engineering test beds, and facility construction/build-outs.
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Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to evaluate major equipment purchases, make-vs-buy decisions, vendor contracts, and hardware milestones against budget constraints.
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Establish project-level financial tracking systems to monitor variance (budget vs. actuals) across complex engineering workstreams in real time.
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Build and standardize core FP&A processes, including annual budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecasting, variance reporting, and long-range capital planning.
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Select, implement, and maintain scalable FP&A software and financial integration tools to automate data aggregation across ERP, procurement, and accounting systems.
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Draft and enforce capital authorization limits, CapEx request procedures, and policy guidelines.
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Own and refine the core 3-statement corporate financial model to support corporate strategy, runway modeling, and fund-raising/investor relations discussions.
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Translate complex financial data into concise dashboard metrics, Board materials, and operational insights for C-suite decision-making.
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Serve as the primary finance partner for Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams, guiding technical leaders on budget management and cost optimization.
1. High-CapEx Project Financial Management & Modeling
2. Financial Systems, Processes & Procedures
3. Strategic Planning & Executive Decision Support
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
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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.
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Experience in hardware-heavy industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, energy storage, semiconductor, oil & gas, or advanced manufacturing).
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Advanced 3-statement financial modeling skills with demonstrated expertise building project finance models, capital investment frameworks, and scenario/sensitivity analyses.
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Proven track record of creating financial processes, CapEx control frameworks, and reporting workflows from the ground up in a growing organization.
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Proficient with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), FP&A software (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights), and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
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Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-ambition environments where processes need to be designed rather than just maintained.
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Technical Curiosity: Comfort collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to understand complex technical milestones and translate them into financial realities.
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Clear Communicator: Ability to distill complex capital data into clear operational guidance for technical partners.
Mindset & Traits
Company Benefits:
- Salary range $125,000-$160,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
Summary
Manage financial modeling, processes, and strategic planning for high-capex projects.
Job title
FP&A Manager
Experience level
4+ years
Minimum experience
4+ years exp
Industry
manufacturing
Location requirements
Kearny, NJ; remote work not specified
Salary
$125k–$160k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Kearny, NJ, USA