Operations Finance Manager

Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.

Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!

We are looking for an Operations Finance Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Operations Finance Leader and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our rapidly growing finance organization. This individual will join a team responsible for growing the manufacturing capability of the company over the next 5 years. They will be a key member of the Management Team and will provide strategic guidance as well as day-to-day support for our Manufacturing Operations in Delaware. The role is highly visible across the organization and central to all aspects of product cost management and the financial performance of our operations and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate is expected to have a solid understanding of cost accounting, forecasting, financial analysis with a good track record of having supported global manufacturing processes.

Role and Responsibilities

• Key part of team tasked with delivering double-digit product cost reductions across all product categories and generations.
• Financial Leadership for our System Assembly and Repair & Overhaul Service functions in Delaware including oversight and preparation of forecasts and annual budget process, as well as management of actual performance vs forecast / budget.
• Responsible for key financial aspects of the manufacturing, product costing, inventory, and other key performance indicators while providing insight and analysis for operational decision-making.
• Develop cost benefit models for new capital projects, track and analyze spend and return on investment performance vs. plan.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of operating costs and profit margins and advise management on improving efficiency and profitability of the company.
• Further develop processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information to drive actions.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley [SOX], US GAAP and Bloom Energy policies.
• Be part of creating a high functioning Finance organization fueling Bloom’s growth

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in leading FP&A and Operations Finance activities in a fast growing, dynamic environment
• Must have a strong understanding of cost accounting under US GAAP
• Possess an ability to lead and motivate through influence with excellent communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion a plus

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.