Sr. Finance Manager

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

8d•$150,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Finance Manager in Fremont, CA or Mesa, AZ who will support a key Business Unit and partner closely with BU leadership across the company. This role will drive financial planning, business performance, manufacturing finance, and strategic decision-making to support profitable growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance experience, strong financial modeling capabilities, and a proven track record supporting global businesses. Solar industry experience is required, with power electronics experience considered a strong advantage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent certification is a plus.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in Manufacturing Finance, FP&A, or Business Unit Finance in solar industry
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and cost management in a global environment; experience in renewable energy, with power electronics experience a plus.
Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (i.e. Oracle, NetSuite, SAP or similar).
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, AI-enabled analytics, or digital finance transformation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global organization.

Nice To Haves

power electronics experience
MBA
CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to BU leadership, providing financial insights and decision support.
Drive business performance through analysis of revenue, margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.
Support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, investment evaluations, and profitability improvement programs.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases.
Perform variance analysis, communicate risks, opportunities, and key business drivers to leadership.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability.
Monitor product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory, working capital, and capital investments.
Support cost reduction initiatives and operational performance improvement programs.
Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools to support business decisions.
Leverage advanced analytics, AI tools, and automation to improve forecasting accuracy and operational insights.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and data governance.