Sr. Finance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven Senior Finance Manager in Fremont, CA or Mesa, AZ who will support a key Business Unit and partner closely with BU leadership across the company. This role will drive financial planning, business performance, manufacturing finance, and strategic decision‑making to support profitable growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance experience, strong financial modeling capabilities, and a proven track record supporting global businesses.

Solar industry experience is required, with power electronics experience considered a strong advantage.

• Serve as the primary finance partner to BU leadership, providing financial insights and decision support.
• Drive business performance through analysis of revenue, margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.
• Support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, investment evaluations, and profitability improvement programs.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases.
• Perform variance analysis, communicate risks, opportunities, and key business drivers to leadership.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory, working capital, and capital investments.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and operational performance improvement programs.
• Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting tools to support business decisions.
• Leverage advanced analytics, AI tools, and automation to improve forecasting accuracy and operational insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and data governance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in Manufacturing Finance, FP&A, or Business Unit Finance in the solar industry.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and cost management in a global environment; renewable energy experience is a plus, with power electronics experience considered advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (e.g., Oracle, Net Suite, SAP or similar).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, AI‑enabled analytics, or digital finance transformation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global organization.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(k) participation with company matching, company‑paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection, and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents.

The annual salary range for this position is $140,000–$150,000 (Arizona) and $175,000–$190,000 (California). Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job‑related reasons.

Nextpower is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.