Finance Manager

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.  For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.  At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.  About Bloom EnergyAt Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream — we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all.With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly reshaping the global landscape.About This RoleThis is an evergreen requisition. Bloom Energy uses this posting to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future FP&A openings across the Finance organization — including Corporate FP&A, Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Manufacturing Finance, and other functional areas. Specific role, team, and partner organization will be discussed during the interview process based on business need and candidate fit.Role SummaryBloom Energy is building its pipeline of high-performing FP&A Managers. In this role, you will serve as a finance partner to a business or functional leader — driving the planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics that translate strategy into financial outcomes. You will own a defined scope of P&L or functional spend, manage the monthly and quarterly cadence, and partner with the business on the decisions that drive performance.Depending on placement, you may support corporate FP&A and consolidations, commercial finance and deal analytics, supply chain and sourcing economics, manufacturing and plant performance, or another functional area. Across all of these, the role requires strong financial acumen, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners without authority.LocationThis role is based in San Jose, CA, and Bloom has a 5-day in-office culture. Some travel may be required depending on the specific role.ResponsibilitiesOwn the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles for a defined scope — including the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly outlooks, and variance analysis.Serve as a primary finance partner to a business or functional leader; translate operational decisions into financial outcomes and surface insights that drive performance.Build and maintain financial models that support business decisions, scenario analysis, and long-range planning.Deliver standard, repeatable analytics and operating mechanisms (monthly operating reviews, quarterly business reviews) that give leadership clear visibility into performance.Partner with the Controller’s organization on close, accruals, and SOX compliance to ensure financial data integrity.Identify and lead process improvement projects — standardize, simplify, and automate to reduce manual workload and improve cycle time.Lead or mentor junior FP&A analysts; build the analytical rigor and operating cadence of the team.Support special projects, business cases, and ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.Minimum of 6 years of progressive finance experience, including direct FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking / equity research.Strong financial modeling skills and command of public-company financial concepts.Demonstrated ability to manage forecasting cycles, variance analysis, and management reporting.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using enterprise systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance partners.Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience in energy, power generation, capital equipment, electric vehicles, semiconductors, or another capital-intensive hardware business.Experience supporting a specific function — commercial / sales finance, supply chain or sourcing finance, manufacturing or operations finance, or corporate FP&A and consolidations.Experience at a public company, including familiarity with the earnings cycle and external reporting cadence.MBA, CPA, CFA, or CMA.About Bloom Energy:Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. #LI-JMSalary Ranges:$141,900.00 - $204,100.00SummaryLocation: San Jose, CaliforniaType: Full time