FP&A Manager

Key Responsibility Areas: 1. High-CapEx Project Financial Management & Modeling Build and maintain detailed financial models tracking high-value capital assets, long-lead procurement, engineering test beds, and facility construction/build-outs. Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to evaluate major equipment purchases, make-vs-buy decisions, vendor contracts, and hardware milestones against budget constraints. Establish project-level financial tracking systems to monitor variance (budget vs. actuals) across complex engineering workstreams in real time. 2. Financial Systems, Processes & Procedures Build and standardize core FP&A processes, including annual budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecasting, variance reporting, and long-range capital planning. Select, implement, and maintain scalable FP&A software and financial integration tools to automate data aggregation across ERP, procurement, and accounting systems. Draft and enforce capital authorization limits, CapEx request procedures, and policy guidelines. 3. Strategic Planning & Executive Decision Support Own and refine the core 3-statement corporate financial model to support corporate strategy, runway modeling, and fund-raising/investor relations discussions. Translate complex financial data into concise dashboard metrics, Board materials, and operational insights for C-suite decision-making. Serve as the primary finance partner for Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams, guiding technical leaders on budget management and cost optimization. Ideal Experience & Skillsets: 4+ years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Strategic Finance, with at least 2+ years leading CapEx-intensive financial planning. Experience in hardware-heavy industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, energy storage, semiconductor, oil & gas, or advanced manufacturing). Advanced 3-statement financial modeling skills with demonstrated expertise building project finance models, capital investment frameworks, and scenario/sensitivity analyses. Proven track record of creating financial processes, CapEx control frameworks, and reporting workflows from the ground up in a growing organization. Proficient with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), FP&A software (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights), and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI). Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. Mindset & Traits Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-ambition environments where processes need to be designed rather than just maintained. Technical Curiosity: Comfort collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to understand complex technical milestones and translate them into financial realities. Clear Communicator: Ability to distill complex capital data into clear operational guidance for technical partners. Company Benefits: Salary range $125,000-$160,000 Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision) Employee equity stock options 20 days PTO #J-18808-Ljbffr Hitachi, Ltd.