Senior Finance Manager (Solar)

TL;DR

Senior Finance Manager (Solar/Manufacturing): Driving financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making for a key Business Unit with an accent on manufacturing finance and operational excellence. Focus on leading budgeting processes, optimizing product costs, and leveraging AI-enabled analytics for forecasting accuracy.

Location: Must be based in Fremont, CA or Mesa, AZ

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000

Company

An integrated clean energy technology platform providing structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary finance partner to BU leadership, providing strategic insights and decision support.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Drive business performance through analysis of revenue, margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability.
• Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools using advanced analytics and AI.
• Support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and investment evaluations.

Requirements

• Must be based in Fremont, CA or Mesa, AZ.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience in Manufacturing Finance, FP&A, or Business Unit Finance.
• Solar industry experience is required; power electronics experience is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or AI-enabled analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care coverage.
• 401(K) participation with company matching.
• Unlimited paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Generous discretionary company bonuses and potential stock compensation.
• Life and disability protection.