Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a long-time entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach, suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.

We’re looking for a high-performing, self-sufficient Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our Strategic Finance team. This role will support the Director of FP&A, VP of Finance, and CFO in analyzing and reporting financial and operational data to improve transparency, drive performance, and support business planning. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and experienced in cross-functional collaboration, ideally with a background in financial modeling, renewable energy, hardware/software supply chains, and business operations.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Director of FP&A at our Redwood City HQ, you’ll oversee financial operations and be a key contributor to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. You’ll ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and provide strategic insights that support high-impact decisions.

Who you are:

You’re analytical, detail-oriented, and thrive in dynamic start-up environments. You enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and using financial insights to influence strategy.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.