Director of Finance, Operations

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is seeking an experienced Director of Operations Finance to serve as the finance partner to our manufacturing and supply chain leadership team. In this role, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and directly support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to transform the company from technology to mass production. You will drive improvements in manufacturing & supply chain costs, working capital, and capital expenditure; lead financial planning, cost accounting & inventory management, and capital planning & fixed assets, and build a high-performing operations finance team. Partnering closely with Corporate FP&A and the Corporate Controller, you will balance growth with robust financial discipline, accurate reporting, and strong internal controls. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to the COO and Operations executives, translating complex operational performance into actionable financial strategies. - Drive Decision Support: Guide strategic decision-making through rigorous financial modeling, business case development, and deep operational insights across operations, engineering and supply chain. - Financial Planning & Scale Analysis: Partner with Corporate Planning, owning the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning for all manufacturing plants and operations. - Capital Allocation: Develop and execute capital allocation frameworks and ROI analyses for multi-million-dollar manufacturing expansions and CapEx initiatives. - Cost & Inventory Architecture: Oversee cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory valuation processes to drive maximum visibility into plant profitability. - Asset Management: Maintain financial oversight over fixed assets, inventory management, and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives. - Compliance & Rigor: Partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure an accurate accounting close, robust internal controls, and SOX 404 compliance. - Build the Team: Recruit, mentor, and retain a world-class operations finance team (including Cost Accountants, Fixed Asset Accountants, and Analysts). - Bridge the Gap: Foster seamless collaboration between plant-level finance, corporate FP&A, and core accounting teams. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline. - 10–15+ years of progressive finance experience, with a heavy emphasis on manufacturing, supply chain, or heavy industrial environments. - Deep, hands-on knowledge of cost accounting, inventory valuation, CapEx management, and corporate budgeting/forecasting. - Proven track record of building and scaling finance teams, as well as influencing C-suite and Operations executives. PREFERRED: - Advanced Credentials: MBA (Finance concentration) and/or CPA certification. - Prior experience navigating the unique challenges of a high-growth manufacturing organization or hardware startup scaling to mass production. - Early career foundation in Big 4 audit or public accounting. - Strong, practical knowledge of SOX 404 compliance and internal controls implementation WHERE YOU'LL WORK: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available. #LI-Onsite Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.