Accounting and Finance - Head of FP&A

We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind. You'll build the financial engine behind Fuse's next stage of growth. We've raised institutional capital, operate multiple legal entities, work with U.You'll work directly with the CEO across planning, fundraising, capital allocation, government programs, and the decisions that determine where the company puts its resources.

Lead company-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic models.

Build and maintain operating models across multiple entities, including government and commercial businesses.

Partner directly with the CEO on fundraising strategy, board materials, investor reporting, and financing activities.

Manage cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and capital allocation across the business.

Develop KPI dashboards that help leadership make faster, better decisions.

Support pricing strategy, unit economics, contract profitability, and resource allocation.

Build financial infrastructure that scales without slowing the company down.

Evaluate strategic investments, partnerships, government opportunities, and capital projects.

Partner closely with Accounting to ensure financial reporting supports operational decision-making.

Work alongside external banking partners, auditors, investors, and financing providers.

Help build the future Finance organization as the company grows.

8+ years of progressive experience across Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, or Private Equity.

• Strong financial modeling skills, with the ability to build complex operating models from scratch.
• Experience supporting executive leadership with strategic financial decisions.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into simple, actionable insights.
• Experience in deep tech, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, or energy.

Experience supporting venture-backed companies through multiple fundraising rounds.

Experience working with hardware businesses, capital-intensive operations, or long product development cycles.

Prior experience as the first Finance hire or building a finance function from scratch.

MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent financial background.

This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to Fuse's San Leandro, CA facility.

Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Position may require some business travel to other Fuse facilities.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Relocation assistance for roles that require it.
• Flexible time off. Supportive leave of absence policies.
• Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, ancestry, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.