Senior Finance Analyst, Operations

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to partner with Operations teams, including Facilities, EHS, and Supply Chain. The role owns forecasting and annual budgeting, develops business cases for investments, and provides leaders with financial visibility to support an efficient, scalable operational network. It requires rigorous forecasting and financial modeling, the ability to translate financial results into practical operational actions, and curiosity about how sites, suppliers, and processes work day to day. The analyst will advise Operations leadership and budget owners, contribute to executive reporting, and support operational improvement projects, including automation of systems and tools. The position is full-time and includes equity and benefits. Work may take place in a facility with industrial hazards, and occasional travel or work at night, on weekends, or on-call may be required. The role also requires compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Seven years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or operations/supply chain finance.
Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Excel skills, including experience building business cases and investment analyses such as NPV, IRR, and payback.
Ability to communicate clearly with operational stakeholders and translate site, supplier, and process data into financial impact.
Comfort presenting to senior leadership and building clear, concise reporting packages.
Detail-oriented and organized, with comfort working with incomplete information in a fast-moving environment.
Able to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
Able to work in a facility containing industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
Must comply with U.S. laws concerning export of controlled or protected technologies or information; any employment offer is contingent on this compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a high-growth company.
Exposure to manufacturing, facilities, or supply chain cost structures, such as inventory, freight, or capital projects.
Hands-on experience with ERP and planning or automation tools such as Oracle EPM, Anaplan, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

Own the forecast process for Operations teams, including Facilities, EHS, and Supply Chain, driving accuracy and accountability across monthly and quarterly cycles.
Build annual budgets for Operations cost centers, track actuals against plan, investigate variances, and identify risks and opportunities early.
Collaborate cross-functionally to build business case models evaluating investments, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Translate financial results into operational insights and actions that improve business performance.
Advise Operations leadership and budget owners on resource allocation, operating efficiencies, and investment risk.
Help harmonize processes, data governance, and reporting across the operational network.
Support operational improvement projects, including system and tool automation to increase efficiency and enable deeper analysis.
Contribute to executive-level presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership.