Director of Finance

EnergyX•Austin, TX

About The Position

Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity powers our world and stores clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technologies and energy-storage solutions. The Role EnergyX is looking for a motivated Finance Director to support financial reporting and data analytics for the company’s management team. You’ll translate complex analyses into clear, have experience with infrastructure finance, and make actionable insights that help drive executive decision-making. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role at a company building something genuinely new: ideal for someone who thrives with autonomy, has experience engaging with investors, and is eager to grow alongside a scaling business. This role will be heavily involved in project finance.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA optional
Exceptional financial modeling skills with the ability to build and present dashboards
Experience with investor interactions and fundraising processes
Proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
CPA or CFA designation is a plus
Background in a start-up, investment bank, Big-4 transaction services, private equity or other corporate finance role preferred
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate financial complexity into clear business insights

Nice To Haves

Experience within the oil/gas industry

Responsibilities

Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
Own monthly tracking, including variance analysis of actuals against targets
Produce insights and recommendations to optimize financial outcomes
Partner with the CFO and the executive team to shape financial strategy and support key business decisions
Prepare analyses, KPIs, and dashboards for management and stakeholders
Proactively identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern and present findings clearly
Identify areas for cost optimization
Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations
Develop reporting packages as required by external stakeholders, including government agencies
Support fundraising activity for the company
Lead financial modeling and analysis to support fundraising and capital allocation
Assist in preparing investor communications and updates throughout fundraising processes
Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data
Provide support during monthly/quarterly close processes, audits, and other financial activities
Mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of rigor, accuracy and continuous improvement