About the role
Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy. Factory-built in California, Antora’s thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
Position Summary
The FP&A Manager will lead core financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities, partnering with business leaders to drive decision-making through high-quality analysis, scalable planning processes, and clear communication of financial results. This role manages key planning cycles (budget/forecast/long-range plan), builds and maintains financial models, and helps develop analyst talent through onboarding, coaching, and review.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead monthly/quarterly forecasting across key drivers (revenue, margin, opex, headcount, cash as applicable).
- Own the annual budget and long-range plan—timelines, stakeholder inputs, consolidation, and executive outputs.
- Build and maintain driver-based financial models for performance tracking and scenario planning.
- Produce management reporting (dashboards, KPIs, variance analysis) with clear insights and narratives.
- Partner with functional leaders to improve financial rigor, accountability, and decision-making.
- Deliver business cases/ROI analyses for investments (hiring, pricing, capex, programs, vendors).
- Identify risks and opportunities; recommend actions and quantify tradeoffs.
- Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership in a concise, decision-ready format.
- Improve FP&A processes and tools (standard templates, automation, version control, planning/BI systems).
- Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between actuals, accruals, and reporting definitions.
- Onboard and develop analysts through structured ramp plans, coaching, and work reviews.
- Handle ad hoc strategic analysis and special projects to support leadership priorities.
Key Qualifications
- BA/BS with 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or another discipline with similar analytical rigor or relevant work experience including familiarity with US GAAP
- Additional qualifications such as MBA/CMA/CPA are an advantage
- Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle Cloud
- Proficiency in building dashboards - Tableau experience preferred
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail and advanced business acumen
- Exceptional ability in MS Excel and experience developing financial modeling and analysis
- Deadline-driven, organized, with willingness to adapt to the rapid business and organizational demands that result from a complex, high pressure and high-growth environment
- Demonstrated drive and passion for what you do
- Self-starter, strong team player and customer service orientation
- Intellectual curiosity and unrelenting desire to learn
- Ability to cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and effectively communicate technical concepts to functional business partners.
Additional Qualifications Desired
- Experience in start-up product engineering and manufacturing environments
Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $147,000 USD - $170,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
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Aplyr's read
Antora Energy pioneers cutting-edge thermal energy storage solutions, attracting talent passionate about integrating renewables into the energy grid.
What's promising
- •Innovative focus on thermal energy storage addresses renewable integration challenges.
- •Recent international expansion indicates growth and global market interest.
- •Diverse roles suggest a dynamic work environment with varied opportunities.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about financial stability and funding sources.
- •Niche market focus may limit broader industry applicability.
- •Potential high competition in the renewable energy storage sector.
Why Antora Energy
- •Specializes in thermal energy storage, differentiating from typical battery solutions.
- •Emphasis on integrating renewables directly into the grid.
- •Recent hires indicate strong focus on international business development.
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About Antora Energy
Antora Energy is focused on developing innovative thermal energy storage solutions that enable the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
