FP&A Manager

Pacific Fusion•San Leandro, CA

3d•$170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems. Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders . We are seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial modeling efforts, with a strong emphasis on building and scaling financial models. This role will support both internal and external stakeholders, delivering insights that guide company strategy, inform Board members, and engage prospective investors. The FP&A Manager will develop and own financial models used for forecasting and strategic planning. The ideal candidate combines exceptional modeling skills with a deep understanding of how to translate business activities into numbers that paint a clear picture of business value for external parties. Prior experience in deep tech, hardware, or similarly capital-intensive industries is highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
5+ years of experience in forecasting, financial reporting, and/or accounting.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, with advanced Excel and/or financial modeling tool proficiency.
Strong communication skills and ability to present financial insights to executives and investors.
Experience in deep tech, hardware, or manufacturing environments preferred.
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, or similar).
Knowledge of capital-intensive business models (manufacturing, hardware, or infrastructure).
Prior experience supporting fundraising and/or projects with large capital deployment.
Start Up experience (or other fast paced environment).

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and enhance robust financial models to support the acquisition of equity and debt.
Prepare external-facing financial materials, including fundraising support, and prospective investor analyses.
Partner with leadership to adapt business activities into financial models to address multiple scenarios.
Analyze business performance, highlight key trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Business teams to align financial forecasts with company goals.
Support ad hoc analysis to inform strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.