Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mainspring Energy

Vice President leading enterprise FP&A, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis for Mainspring Energy’s clean-electricity manufacturing business. Advising the CFO and executives while scaling planning systems and the finance organization.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $263,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial planning and analysis, including financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, while effectively partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic business decisions. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing finance organizations in complex operating environments.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Financial ModelingStrategic Finance LeadershipExecutive CommunicationManufacturing Operations Understanding

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForecastingLong-Range PlanningScenario AnalysisBusiness Performance ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingResource AllocationOperational FinanceReporting AutomationAnalytical Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership SkillsExecutive Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACFACPA

Industry Keywords

High-Growth ManufacturingIndustrial TechnologyClean EnergyInvestment BankingPrivate EquityManagement Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Mainspring's enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis function.
Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team on long-range financial strategies, commercial growth, manufacturing scale, and capital allocation.
Lead strategic planning through enterprise scenario modeling and financial analysis.
Provide financial leadership for Board presentations, financing activities, and strategic initiatives.
Identify financial risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
Oversee annual operating plans, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
Review financial assumptions, operating plans, and resource allocation decisions.
Lead complex financial and operational analyses for executive leadership.
Develop financial content for Board of Directors materials.
Serve as a trusted finance partner to executive leaders and translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
Support evaluation of products, manufacturing investments, pricing strategies, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives.
Lead and develop the FP&A organization through experienced managers.
Improve financial planning processes, reporting automation, analytical tools, and business intelligence capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required.
15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or related disciplines, including significant leadership experience.
Experience leading FP&A in a high-growth manufacturing, industrial technology, clean energy, or similarly complex operating environment.
Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or another highly analytical finance discipline strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership to influence strategic business decisions through data-driven financial analysis.
Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, long-range planning, scenario analysis, and business performance management.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, capital investments, and operational finance.
Experience developing executive and Board-level presentations.
Experience leading and developing high-performing finance organizations through multiple levels of management.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills with executive presence.
MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pre-IPO stock options
Benefits
Flexible work environment