Director of FP&A

Job Description

Job Description

About BurnBot
BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, foresters, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We utilize technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.

The Role
BurnBot is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, analysis, and forecasting across the company, with a sharp focus on data-driven decision-making, strategic resource allocation, and operational accountability. The Director of FP&A will lead BurnBot’s company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting. This is a high-impact role that works closely with the CFO, department heads, and executive team to ensure strategic alignment between our financials and operational goals. This role will be responsible for financial leadership in the Company’s fundraising efforts.

This role is exempt with a salary range of $165,000 - $180,000. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with all state and federal regulations; safety or otherwise
• Maintain and promote a safe, productive and positive working environment
• Lead the development and maintenance of short- and long-term financial models across BurnBot’s business units (R&D, Field Ops, Manufacturing, Sales, G&A, etc.)
• Own the annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis process in collaboration with department leads
• Deliver monthly financial performance reports to leadership and the board, with clear analysis of drivers, trends, and risks
• Build and improve KPI dashboards that align financial performance with operational execution and strategic goals
• Partner with the CFO and CEO to support scenario modeling, capital planning, and board/investor-level financial presentations
• Lead financial modeling and due diligence support for fundraising, debt structuring, and potential M&A opportunities
• Drive ROI analysis on major capital investments, hiring plans, and regional expansion initiatives
• Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems (e.g., planning software, dashboards, integrations with ERP/HRIS systems)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People & Culture, Business Operations, R&D, and Field teams to ensure financial alignment
• Support cost control initiatives and operational efficiency strategies through data-driven insights
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or related roles, preferably in a high-growth startup or operationally complex business
• Strong modeling and forecasting skills with deep proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial planning tools
• Experience building departmental budgets, cash flow forecasts, and multi-year business models
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills able to synthesize complex data into clear insights for executive and board-level audiences
• Proven track record of business partnership with department leaders to influence decision-making
• Experience working with field operations, R&D, or hardware/software hybrid business models is a strong plus
• Familiarity with accounting principles (GAAP) and close collaboration with accounting teams
• Ability to operate in ambiguity, work cross-functionally, and balance tactical execution with strategic planning
• Travel of up to 10%.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Passion for Burnbot’s mission

It would be cool if…

• Experience in forestry, fire ecology, fuels mitigation, wildfire tech, or adjacent industries
• Experience in climate tech, wildfire mitigation, forestry, or government-funded environmental projects
• A background working in hardware + field operations business models (e.g., construction tech, cleantech, ag tech, etc.)
• Familiarity with government contracts, grants, or multi-stakeholder funding environments
• Experience building FP&A functions from scratch; especially during series funding or scaling

Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or visiting our job postings on Indeed.

Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Pay: $165,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote