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Mainspring Energy manufactures fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions for Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. The company has shipped hundreds of megawatts of its Mainspring Linear Generators since 2020 and partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, and Schneider Electric.
Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis leads enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic financial analysis. This executive serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, translating financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include leading Mainspring's enterprise-wide FP&A function and ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives; partnering with the CFO and executive leadership to develop long-range financial strategies supporting commercial growth, manufacturing scale, and capital allocation; leading the company's strategic planning process through enterprise scenario modeling; and providing financial leadership for Board presentations and financing activities.
The role involves providing executive oversight of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning; reviewing and challenging financial assumptions across all business functions; leading complex financial and operational analyses; and owning development of Board materials including forecasts and KPIs.
As an executive business partner, the VP will serve as a trusted finance advisor to executive leaders, translate complex data into clear recommendations, support evaluation of new products and manufacturing investments, and build alignment across cross-functional teams.
The VP will lead and develop a high-performing FP&A organization through experienced managers responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering. The role includes championing continuous improvement of financial planning processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools, and driving evolution of financial planning systems and business intelligence capabilities.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; 15+ years of progressive FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance experience with significant leadership experience; experience leading FP&A in high-growth manufacturing, industrial technology, or clean energy environments; demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership through data-driven financial analysis; deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and business performance management; strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and capital investments; proven ability to develop executive and Board-level presentations; and experience leading high-performing finance organizations.
MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred. Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting is strongly preferred.