5.6 VP of FP&A

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:

- You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

- Lead with Compassion

- Be Resourceful

- Listen

- Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a strategic and driven VP of FP&A to serve as a key financial leader, guiding the company's financial direction as we scale breakthrough technologies in rare earth and critical metals production. This role is crucial to shaping our growth strategy, enabling data-driven decisions, and building the financial infrastructure that will fuel a sustainable and modern global supply chain. If you are excited to directly influence the trajectory of a mission-driven, clean-tech industrial company, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead all corporate financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis activities in alignment with company goals

- Develop and own long-term financial models, including scenario planning to support strategic initiatives and capital needs

- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business performance and identify levers for improvement and growth

- Create and maintain scalable FP&A systems, reporting tools, and dashboards to drive real-time decision-making

- Deliver clear, insightful financial reports and board materials that effectively communicate key metrics and strategic implications

- Assess and prioritize investment opportunities, including new product lines, capital projects, and expansion plans

- Oversee company-wide budgeting processes and implement discipline in cost control and resource allocation

- Establish financial KPIs and benchmarks to monitor operational efficiency across all departments

- Provide thought leadership on funding strategies, ROI analysis, and financial risk mitigation

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team aligned with our values and long-term mission

Qualifications:

- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

- Proven ability to build, scale, and lead FP&A functions in a high-growth, capital-intensive business (industrial, manufacturing, clean-tech preferred)

- Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and capital planning at both operational and strategic levels

- Demonstrated success partnering with executive teams to shape company strategy through finance

- Experience raising and deploying capital, including managing investor reporting and supporting fundraising

- Strong understanding of cost accounting, unit economics, and operational efficiency metrics

- Proficiency with modern financial tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Excel modeling, Power BI)

- Exceptional communication skills with a talent for turning complex financials into clear business insights

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.

- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.

- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.

- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.

- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!

- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).