Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Position Status : Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To : CFO

Compensation Range : $125k - $175k per year, DOE

Location : On-site in Emeryville, CA

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Job Summary

The FP&A Manager will play a key role in guiding the financial strategy of our company as we transition from R&D to production. This role involves detailed financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support the company’s growth and operational scalability. The ideal candidate will have experience in a technology-driven environment, a strong understanding of the financial challenges during a scale-up phase, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

• Financial Planning : Develop and manage the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial goals with the company’s strategic objectives. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Financial Analysis : Conduct in-depth financial analyses, including variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario planning. Identify key financial drivers and trends to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Strategic Planning : Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term financial strategies that align with the company’s transition from R&D to production. Provide financial modeling to evaluate different strategic initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish financial KPIs and dashboards to monitor the company’s financial performance. Analyze financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Cost Management : Work closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to track and manage production costs. Provide insights on cost optimization and efficiency improvements as the company scales.
• Reporting : Prepare and present financial reports to executive leadership and the board of directors. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, in compliance with GAAP or other relevant standards.
• Investment Analysis : Support capital investment decisions by analyzing potential returns, risks, and impacts on the company’s financial health. Assist in evaluating funding needs and strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with other departments to ensure financial alignment across the company. Provide financial support for key projects, including product launches and market expansion.
• Ad-Hoc Projects : Lead or participate in special projects as required, such as system implementations, process improvements, or M&A activities.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES - REQUIRED

Benefits :

Brillouin Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brillouin Energy Corp. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000