Head of Corporate Finance

Hybrid Remote • Houston, TX •
Finance

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionFervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world's most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $2 billion from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world's growing need for 24/7 carbon-free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future. The Corporate Finance Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Finance and work with executive leadership to tackle a broad array of financial analyses crucial to a rapidly scaling renewable energy development company. The role will focus heavily on the build-out of detailed financial analysis and forecasts and own corporate and pipeline forecasting, KPIs/dashboards, and budgeting processes to support Fervo as we move quickly through development milestones and strategically deploy capital to build first-of-their-kind geothermal projects.The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to define and solve complex financial problems by leveraging intuitive financial analysis. The ability to effectively educate decision-makers on detailed forecasts & budgets through concise written and verbal communication will be of critical importance. Projects will be wide-ranging, multi-faceted, and exciting. We are in search of a finance “athlete” - a person with an open mind and zeal for tackling challenges in new and innovative ways. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting companies in the clean energy industry and play a key role that shapes the finance function and increases its sophistication.RequirementsResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingBuild out of project pipeline budgets, forecasts, and models to assist the Company and its leaders in making sound financial decisions in support of key strategic initiativesConsolidate forecasts across multiple project scopes and development stages, translating pipeline-level detail into quantified progress against corporate growth targetsPerform variance analysis on pipeline and corporate forecasts, identifying areas of current and projected over-spendWork heavily with cross-functional teams to support the preparation and communication of pipeline and corporate budgets and forecastsEvaluation of the financial impact of changes in project scope, including additional work or alterationsIdentify capital needs for pipeline projects across key development stages - resource appraisal, offtake execution, and equipment procurement - to inform capital deployment decisionsBusiness PartnershipPartner with development, interconnection, origination, and permitting teams to develop pipeline forecastsIdentify financial risk and gaps within pipeline development projects, escalating findings to relevant teams and leadershipReporting & InsightsAssist with building + presenting clear financial information & KPIs for Fervo’s monthly executive financial review presentationsLeverage BI and AI tools to improve data visibility and automate reporting, enabling faster and more accurate access to financial and operational insightsStrategic & Ad Hoc AnalysisPerform ad-hoc financial analysis and package insights into clear and concise presentationsSupport long-range planning and scenario analysis to inform capital allocation decisions across the pipeline portfolioConduct analysis of corporate financial statements to evaluate performance drivers and support strategic financial decisionsPublic Company Reporting and SupportSupport preparation of quarterly and annual earnings materials, board decks, and audit committee materialsHelp develop, track, and report performance against externally communicated financial guidanceQualificationsBachelor's Degree required. Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field preferred4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory services, Big 4 audit, or other relevant finance/accounting roles. CPA designation a plusDemonstrated budgeting and forecasting capabilities with the ability to develop analytical models, tools, and reportsThe ability to organize, manipulate, and visualize large data sets in an efficient mannerFinancial Acumen: Proficiency in financial principles, budgeting, and accounting practices is essential for effective financial reporting The ability to analyze & interpret financial data and forecast is crucial. A keen eye for detail will help identify discrepancies and potential cost savings areas. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using data visualization and FP&A tools a plus Self-starter attitude, willingness to plan, pivot, and execute with little oversightExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills