Director, Finance - Manufacturing

Crusoe•San Francisco, CA

4d•$182,000 - $228,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a Director, Finance to join their Finance team, reporting to the Senior Director, Finance. This role will focus on operational finance, strategic, and long-range planning for Crusoe's manufacturing offerings. The individual will serve as a dedicated Finance Business Partner to the Vice President, Manufacturing, driving profitable growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing analytical support for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is commercially-minded, results-driven, and inspired to challenge the status quo. This role will involve growing a small team of 1-2 analysts and will also require a hands-on approach to building frameworks and analysis to directly influence the financial trajectory of the business line and shape its long-term success.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing, hardware, or capital-intensive infrastructure environment.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial modeling, long-range planning, and capital investment analysis—including NPV, IRR, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
Proven experience building business cases and investment frameworks for new product lines, geographic expansion, or large-scale capital programs in high-growth environments.
Strong command of manufacturing cost accounting, unit economics, and the development of operational KPIs to track business health.
Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
Ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for executive and cross-functional audiences.
A proven track record of acting as a strategic partner to non-finance leaders (Operations, Engineering, Product) to drive measurable business outcomes.
Experience or a demonstrated ability to mentor, grow, and develop a high-performing team over time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vertically integrated hardware, AI compute, or data centers is a strong plus.
Experience with FP&A tools such as Anaplan, Adaptive, or equivalent systems is highly valued.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
CFA or CPA is a plus but not required.
Experience working in a vertically integrated company, understanding the interplay between manufacturing/development and commercial operations.
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership track record.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary financial advisor to the Vice President, Manufacturing, providing data-driven insights on strategic and operational decisions.
Provide robust financial modeling and scenario analysis for new initiatives, capacity planning, customer profitability, and market expansion.
Lead financial modeling and analysis to support the ramp, expansion, and commercialization of Crusoe Spark™ modular AI factories.
Translate operational drivers (e.g., production efficiency, utilization, operational uptime) into P&L impacts and actionable recommendations.
Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, budget & forecast variance analysis, and build clear, actionable performance narratives for Executive, Board, and Investor materials.
Proactively identify risks & opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency, partnering with operational teams to develop improvement plans.
Own annual budget, monthly forecast and long-range planning processes, collaborating closely with department heads to ensure financial plans are ambitious, actionable, and aligned with corporate targets.
Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation; deliver insights on cost drivers to support margin management and investment decisions.
Liaise across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Shared Services to meet reporting and control standards.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.