Strategic Finance Lead - Tech, Manufacturing, Corporate

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels. We are seeking a Finance Lead to join our Strategic Financial Planning team and drive high-impact financial planning, reporting, and business partnership activities across the organization. This is a highly visible role that works closely with leadership, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to provide data-driven insights that support critical business decisions. You will own major components of our financial planning discipline, including management of the global financial model, support for annual and quarterly planning cycles, and finance partnership for our R&D and manufacturing organizations. As Electric Hydrogen continues to scale, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence company strategy and operational execution through rigorous financial analysis and planning.Primary ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain the company’s integrated three-statement financial model, ensuring all business activities are accurately reflectedConsolidate and validate inputs across revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, capital expenditures, working capital, and financing activitiesPartner with the broader finance team to lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processesTranslate company objectives into actionable financial and operating plansDevelop management and board-level reporting on company performance, spending priorities, balance sheet health, and working capital managementEnhance finance tools, reporting processes, and analytical frameworks to improve the speed, quality, and impact of financial decision-makingServe as the primary finance partner for R&D, manufacturing engineering, and production teamsLead planning and forecasting activities related to headcount, operating expenses, manufacturing scale-up, material purchasing, and inventory managementDeliver monthly financial and operational reporting, including plan versus actual analysis, KPI tracking, and business performance metricsIdentify and explain key variances from plan, partnering with business leaders to implement corrective actions and incorporate learnings into future forecastsDevelop business case analyses to support strategic decision-making, including capital investment evaluations and make-versus-buy assessmentsBuild and maintain production cost models that reflect bill of materials updates, labor costs, manufacturing efficiencies, and volume-driven cost changesSupport strategic initiatives and special projects that improve operational and financial performance across the organizationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related field7+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, corporate finance, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, equity research, or a related analytical disciplineStrong understanding of finance fundamentals, including accounting principles, financial statements, capital allocation, and cash versus accrual accountingAdvanced financial modeling skills with experience developing and maintaining complex financial modelsDemonstrated ability to analyze large and potentially unstructured datasets and translate findings into actionable business insightsExperience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processesStrong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organizationProven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detailExperience supporting manufacturing, industrial, energy, or other operationally intensive businesses preferredExperience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, or product development organizations preferredAlignment with Electric Hydrogen’s mission and values#LI-OnsiteCompensation and Benefits | P4 - P5MA Zone$126,150—$187,050 USDActual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​an equity grant​time off programs​a $75/month cell phone allowance​a 4% employer 401(k) match​access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plansa discretionary bonus​Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.About Electric HydrogenElectric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!