Financial Analyst

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

About Focused Energy

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup committed to generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. Founded by two world-renowned scientists and a seasoned entrepreneur behind several successful startups we are commercializing laser-induced inertial fusiona clean and highly efficient power generation technology poised to transform the energy landscape.

Were seeking a reliable hands-on Financial Analyst to support U.S. finance operations and FP&A execution. This role works closely with the Director of FP&A to manage vendor payments accounts payable/receivable processes assist with procurement activities support month-end close and contribute to financial planning and reporting initiatives as the organization scales. The ideal candidate enjoys operational work as much as financial analysis and thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and responsibilities.

What Youll Do

Reporting to the Director of FP&A you will support U.S. finance operations and planning work with a hands-on approach.
This role is a blend of Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Operations (AP/AR/vendor handling).

Core Responsibilities:

Support monthly financial close alongside accounting
Manage day-to-day finance operations including Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
Own vendor onboarding maintain vendor documentation and coordinate vendor payments on a regular cadence
Assist with procurement-related processes for U.S. operations (basic purchasing workflows PO coordination invoices)
Prepare financial analysis and support budgeting/forecasting activities under direction of FP&A Director
Provide data support for budget vs actual variance CapEx/OpEx tracking and ad-hoc reporting
Contribute to FP&A work incrementally modeling planning reporting with future room to scale responsibility

Who You Are

We are seeking a reliable collaborative execution-focused analyst who enjoys operational work as much as financial planning.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related discipline
36 years experience in finance operations FP&A accounting or similar role (AP/AR/vendor exposure ideal)
Hands-on mindset comfortable processing recurring tasks as well as analytical work
Experience with vendor onboarding invoice/payment processing basic procurement workflows preferred
Strong communication skills approachable collaborative and helpful cross-functionally
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work with financial data
Able to work onsite in Austin on a hybrid schedule (local presence required)
Startup / ambiguous environment comfort willing to solve operational gaps proactively

Nice-to-Have

Experience supporting month-end close
Exposure to financial planning models/reporting
Worked cross-functionally with ops / supply chain / legal / facilities
Experience in deep-tech or hardware is a bonus but not required

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.

Required Experience:

About Focused EnergyFocused Energy is a fusion energy startup committed to generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. Founded by two world-renowned scientists and a seasoned entrepreneur behind several successful startups we are commercializing laser-induced inertial...