Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.
The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.
If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
This role will be a lead partner for the team’s manager. The Senior FP&A Analyst will help build out the FP&A function and establish best practices in the organization as it grows.
The Senior FP&A Analyst’s primary function is to develop fact-based, practical but challenging business plans, analyze actual results to forecast key risks and opportunities and proactively help each team, and the company overall, take actions to manage financial performance.
As CFS is growing, an important element of this role is comfort and familiarity working with financial and other systems to develop useful, efficient reports which aid operating and technical teams to make informed, timely, fact-based decisions, as they build the world’s first net energy (Q>1) compact fusion system known as SPARC. SPARC is CFS’s pilot fusion plant project which is an important step to accelerate the development of commercial fusion energy later this decade.
This position offers the special opportunity to play an active, hands-on role at CFS, a dynamic, innovative company which is pursuing meaningful breakthroughs which are intended to change the world.
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
This team member will:
Leading cost budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and month end close process for corporate functionsSupporting preparation of management reports & budget vs actuals reportsUpdating and maintain forecasts in the budget and planning tool (Odoo / Adaptive Planning)Leading headcount budgeting & forecasting across different departments and projectsContinuing the development of, and optimizing, the use of systems & processes to automate reporting and analysis where possible, and improve efficiency across the teamSupporting further development and design of Adaptive Planning & Odoo system improvements, including integration with other information platforms in the companyManage WBS creation and coordinate with stakeholders across the companyDesign and maintain financial tracking and reportingThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or STEM fields5+ years experience in preparing and coordinating budgets, modeling, forecasts, and related reportingExperience communicating the results of planning and analysis with operating teams and leaders to help drive improved business and project performance Experience with Adaptive Planning, BI Reporting tools such as Tableau, Google Data Studio, Power BIStrong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including experience with financial reporting, forecasting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flowsRequires strong quantitative and financial analytic skillsStrong Excel experienceHigh energy and engagement, with flexibility to complete work during periodic very busy timesCollaborative work styleExperience working with a diverse set of stakeholders with a strong customer service orientationExcellent verbal and written communication & data presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
Additional experience and/or qualifications:
Experience in R&D & manufacturing environmentsAbility to work effectively with accounting systems such as OdooBudgeting and forecasting for large capital projectsAbility to work effectively with accounting systemsExperience preparing and reviewing complex models in ExcelStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical, planning, and organizational skillsAbility to sit for extended periods of timeWillingness to occasionally travel