Rondo Energy

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Join Rondo Energy in Alameda, California as Senior Manager of FP&A. Drive financial planning, cash forecasting, and reporting during a key growth phase. Collaborate with CFO and board while building scalable systems. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and stunning Bay views at HQ.
Rondo Energy
Rondo Energy
Alameda, California, United States Hybrid Full time USD 215k–250k yearly UTC-07:00

Rondo Energy

Company Overview

Name

Rondo Energy

Headquarters

Alameda, California, United States

Founded

2020

Size

Employee count is not publicly specified, and as a private company, no revenue figures are disclosed; total funding raised is $82 million (source: cbinsights.com).

What They Do

Rondo Energy focuses on electrified thermal energy storage, specifically through its innovative Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) technology. This technology converts intermittent renewable electricity from sources such as wind and solar into high-temperature heat, which is stored in refractory bricks heated to temperatures between 1100-1500°C. The stored energy can then be dispatched as superheated air, process heat, steam, or power with an impressive efficiency of over 98% for extended periods, making it a viable solution for industries that require continuous high-temperature heat (source: rondo.com). Rondo's products are particularly targeted at sectors like steel, cement, chemicals, food processing, biofuels, textiles, and mining, where high-temperature heat is essential for operations. The company offers scalable systems ranging from pilot-scale deployments to larger commercial applications, catering to a diverse range of industrial needs (source: cbinsights.com). By providing a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries, Rondo differentiates itself in the market, focusing on thermal storage solutions that do not rely on rare materials, thus enhancing sustainability and accessibility for heavy industries globally (source: weforum.org).

Projects & Track Record

Rondo Energy has made significant strides in the deployment of its Heat Battery technology, with its first pilot-scale 2 MWh Heat Battery operational since 2023 at a California ethanol production facility. This deployment marks a pivotal moment for the company as it represents its initial major project in the field (source: canarymedia.com). The company has announced a total of 11 commercial developments, including 8 RHB deployments that collectively exceed 200 MWh. Notably, Rondo is working on a Heat-as-a-Service solution for HEINEKEN, which is powered by on-site solar and grid renewables, with support from major partners like EDP and the European Investment Bank (source: rondo.com). Rondo's partnerships span various industries, including food and beverage, cement production, mining, and textiles, with a total of 3 GWh in committed capacity across four major partnerships (source: rondo.com). The company's geographic presence is primarily in the United States, with its headquarters in Alameda and ongoing projects in California, while also expanding into Europe through its collaboration with HEINEKEN (source: cbinsights.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Rondo Energy has successfully secured a Series B - II funding round, building on a previous $22 million Series A funding closed in February 2022. This funding was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Energy Impact Partners, aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities and facilitating customer deliveries (source: rondo.com). The company has made headlines with its HEINEKEN Heat-as-a-Service contract, which was announced as a significant milestone in 2025, alongside the deployment of over 200 MWh across 11 commercial projects (source: rondo.com). Additionally, Rondo was granted a U.S. patent on February 25, 2025, for a thermal energy storage system that integrates with steam cracking systems, showcasing its commitment to innovation in energy storage and conversion technologies (source: cbinsights.com). While no acquisitions or mergers have been reported, Rondo continues to achieve operational milestones and gain recognition from investors for its efforts in addressing industrial heat challenges (source: canarymedia.com).

Working There

Rondo Energy's LinkedIn page indicates that the company is actively hiring for various roles primarily in engineering, manufacturing, project development, and operations. The departments include research and development focused on Heat Battery technology, sales teams targeting industrial clients, deployment teams for project execution, and support functions such as finance, reflecting the company's growth phase (source: linkedin.com). Most hiring efforts are concentrated at the Alameda headquarters, although there may be remote or project-based opportunities associated with U.S. pilots and European expansions like the HEINEKEN project (source: cbinsights.com). The company culture is characterized by a mission-driven approach to decarbonization, emphasizing collaboration with top investors and a commitment to scaling operations for profitability, as highlighted by CEO John O’Donnell in recent funding announcements (source: rondo.com). While specific employee benefits are not detailed in public sources, the venture-backed nature of Rondo suggests competitive compensation packages typical for Series B clean-tech firms in California, including potential equity options (source: linkedin.com).


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

We are looking for a Senior Manager of FP&A to become the dedicated owner of Rondo Energy's financial planning engine at a pivotal moment of growth. Fresh off going live with its first ERP (NetSuite), Rondo is now building out its EPM platform and needs a hands-on finance leader to manage disciplined cash forecasting, drive the long-term corporate model, and deliver the near/mid-term cash forecast and reporting that inform leadership and the board. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on building scalable systems from the ground up while partnering closely with the CFO, Board, and cross-functional teams across a fast-growing, capital-intensive business.

What You Will Do

  • Model & forecasting - Own the consolidated financial model across the four planning layers - headcount, OpEx, revenue, and financing. Inherit the simplified in-house model and migrate it into Vena. Build and maintain driver-based scenario planning.
  • Cash & runway - Own the cash forecasting mechanics; produce the runway view to roughly one-to-two-week precision; partner directly with the CFO for capital-timing decisions
  • Planning cycles - Assist Controllership in running the annual budget, monthly reforecasting and scenario analysis, departmental cost management, and board-cycle refreshes
  • Reporting - Produce board packs, ELT summaries, and weekly cash reporting, with a focus on repeatability and automation
  • Systems / EPM - Complete the EPM buildout alongside an excellent cross-functional team of stakeholders-Corporate Controls, Project Controls, People, Commercial, and Department Budget Owners, among others. Partner closely with Corporate Controllership on NetSuite-sourced actuals; own the FP&A tool stack
  • Business partnering - Continuously refine and streamline consolidated FP&A processes across Controllership (actuals), Commercial (revenue & pipeline), People (headcount & comp), and the CFO (capital)

What You Will Bring

  • Experience owning a company-level, driver-based financial model end-to-end
  • Elite Excel modeling; fluency at the nexus where GAAP/IFRS accounting meets forward-looking FP&A (translating GL/ERP actuals into forecast)
  • Experience with EPM implementation or ownership (Vena, Anaplan, Pigment, or Planful)
  • Capital-intensive / hardware / deep-tech / project-based-revenue context; comfort in a pre-scale, cash-disciplined environment
  • The ability to communicate confidently and directly with a Board- and ELT members
  • The ability to manage highly complex, nuanced needs while driving simplicity, durability, and repeatability in process construction and ownership
  • Experience in a high-growth, climate, energy, or industrials company, ideally with VC or similar early/mid-stage capital backing
  • A proven track record of flexibility and adaptability with fast changing environments
  • Curiosity-forward, intellectually-humble, and bias-toward-action-oriented approach to complex problem solving
  • Demonstrated success in leveraging frontier AI tools to generate real, team-oriented productivity improvements

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance and ADD
  • Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Catered lunches on-site
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!

This role is hybrid and necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ 3 days per week. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $215,000 - $250,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.

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About the role

July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026

Full time

Hybrid

Company

USD 215k–250k yearly

Hydropower, Bioenergy, Energy Storage, Hydrogen

Rondo Energy

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  •  Alameda, California, United States

Senior level

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