Bloom Energy Looking for Operations Finance Manager at San Jose, CA Full Time

Job Description:
Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and 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 the Operations Finance Leader and will be based in San Jose or remotely for the right candidate.

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 a budget that will soon top $1 Billion. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Key part of team tasked with delivering double-digit product cost reductions across all product categories and generations.

Financial support for Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain 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

Job Requirements / Qualifications

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

About Bloom Energy:
At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future. Our Energy Servers are adaptable to new and innovative fuels while already acting as a cleaner and far more resilient source of power than existing solutions. We see hydrogen as a significant game-changer in the world’s energy usage, and Bloom Energy fuel cells and electrolyzers will be the industry standard for clean, efficient, and reliable energy production. We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a comprehensive system that will change the way energy in the world is produced, stored, transmitted, and used. For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com.

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.

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