Strategic Finance Manager

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power, without supply-constrained critical minerals or multi-year construction timelines. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy. Position Summary Antora Energy is seeking a highly analytical and driven Strategic Finance to own and operate the company’s core financial model, deliver mission-critical insights that guide strategic decisions, and support capital markets engagement. This role sits at the center of Antora’s commercial, operational, and product teams—translating fast-moving inputs into clear, data-driven outputs for executives, investors, and partners. The ideal candidate thrives in complexity, is comfortable operating independently, loves solving new problems, and brings the rigor of an investment banking background to the challenge of scaling a climate-tech company. This is a high-visibility role with significant opportunities for growth, learning, and impact. Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Finance Own Antora’s corporate financial model (working cross functionally to collect real-time inputs, creating model scenarios, and producing insights for Antora leadership) Translate updated inputs into clear, actionable outputs that inform executive decision-making. Guide strategic planning by collaborating with colleagues across Antora, including Operations (production forecasting), Engineering (product inputs), and Commercial (growth targets) Deliver rapid scenario analysis and insights to guide strategic decision processes. Capital Markets Support capital raising processes from end to end. Develop and refine investor materials, translating complex technical and financial concepts into crisp, clear narratives Guide due diligence workflows, collecting inputs from internal colleagues and delivering answers to prospective investors Manage investor engagement, data rooms, and transaction closing processes Key Qualifications 4+ years of professional experience, ideally with some experience in an investment banking environment. Demonstrated mastery of complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and quantitative problem-solving. Ability to synthesize cross-functional inputs and communicate insights quickly and clearly. High attention to detail with the ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. Excellent written communication and presentation skills. Additional Qualifications Desired Prior experience in power & utilities, infrastructure, industrials, or energy sectors. Familiarity with hardware-enabled or manufacturing-intensive business models. Location: Strong preference for San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose or SF) for closer collaboration and coaching. Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA Salary Range: $148,000 USD - $173,000 USD Salary Basis: Annual Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements. In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off. #LI-Onsite When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change. #J-18808-Ljbffr