Senior Financial Analyst

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Do

As Helion's Senior Financial Analyst, you will be a critical member of the Finance team, providing analytical and reporting support to both FP&A and Accounting. You'll work with the Senior Finance Manager on day-to-day financial operations, delivering accurate analysis that supports decision-making across the organization. You will report to the Director of FP&A.

You Will

• Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to deliver actionable insights
• Maintain and update budget and forecast models, track spend, and support financial planning
• Conduct targeted financial and operational analyses to guide cost management and project decisions
• Partner with Accounting, Supply Chain, and other teams to understand cost drivers and improve resource use
• Use Excel, ERP systems, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to improve reporting and automate workflows

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or accounting support in technology, manufacturing, or energy sectors
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL or other database query tools
• Proficiency with BI tools (eg. Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with ERP systems (eg. NetSuite, SAP)
• Experience with financial statements, budgeting, cost tracking and variance analysis
• Experience distilling financial analyses for leadership teams findings to both finance and non-finance teams

Total Compensation and Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$120,000 - $160,000 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.