FP&A Manager at Thea Energy (Kearny, NJ)
Thea Energy· Kearny, NJ·
Role details
Job description
Key Responsibility Areas:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Why work at Thea Energy
- Mission-Driven Work: Opportunity to work on one of the biggest challenges facing humanity—creating limitless, zero-emission energy. thea.energy
- Culture: Described as dynamic, flexible, and adaptive, balancing strong individual autonomy with a collective team spirit. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their career growth. thea.energy
- Diversity & Inclusion: Explicitly committed to building a diverse workplace and encourages applications even if candidates don't meet every listed requirement. thea.energy
- Work Model: Roles are listed as On-site in Kearny, NJ (for most technical and corporate roles) and some internships. jobs.lever.co/thea.energy
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, health benefits (medical/dental/vision), employee equity, 20 days PTO, paid holidays and sick time, paid parental leave, 401k, life and disability insurance, and office perks. thea.energy