Manager, Corporate Finance in Houston, Texas at Fervo Energy Company

Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world's most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $2 billion from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world's growing need for 24/7 carbon-free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

The Corporate Finance Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Finance and work with executive leadership to tackle a broad array of financial analyses crucial to a rapidly scaling renewable energy development company. The role will focus heavily on the build-out of detailed financial analysis and forecasts and own corporate and pipeline forecasting, KPIs/dashboards, and budgeting processes to support Fervo as we move quickly through development milestones and strategically deploy capital to build first-of-their-kind geothermal projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to define and solve complex financial problems by leveraging intuitive financial analysis. The ability to effectively educate decision-makers on detailed forecasts & budgets through concise written and verbal communication will be of critical importance. Projects will be wide-ranging, multi-faceted, and exciting. We are in search of a finance “athlete” – a person with an open mind and zeal for tackling challenges in new and innovative ways. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting companies in the clean energy industry and play a key role that shapes the finance function and increases its sophistication.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Build out of project pipeline budgets, forecasts, and models to assist the Company and its leaders in making sound financial decisions in support of key strategic initiatives
• Consolidate forecasts across multiple project scopes and development stages, translating pipeline-level detail into quantified progress against corporate growth targets
• Perform variance analysis on pipeline and corporate forecasts, identifying areas of current and projected over-spend
• Work heavily with cross-functional teams to support the preparation and communication of pipeline and corporate budgets and forecasts
• Evaluation of the financial impact of changes in project scope, including additional work or alterations
• Identify capital needs for pipeline projects across key development stages - resource appraisal, offtake execution, and equipment procurement - to inform capital deployment decisions

Business Partnership

• Partner with development, interconnection, origination, and permitting teams to develop pipeline forecasts
• Identify financial risk and gaps within pipeline development projects, escalating findings to relevant teams and leadership

Reporting & Insights

• Assist with building + presenting clear financial information & KPIs for Fervo’s monthly executive financial review presentations
• Leverage BI and AI tools to improve data visibility and automate reporting, enabling faster and more accurate access to financial and operational insights

Strategic & Ad Hoc Analysis

• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and package insights into clear and concise presentations
• Support long-range planning and scenario analysis to inform capital allocation decisions across the pipeline portfolio
• Conduct analysis of corporate financial statements to evaluate performance drivers and support strategic financial decisions

Public Company Reporting and Support

• Support preparation of quarterly and annual earnings materials, board decks, and audit committee materials
• Help develop, track, and report performance against externally communicated financial guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory services, Big 4 audit, or other relevant finance/accounting roles. CPA designation a plus
• Demonstrated budgeting and forecasting capabilities with the ability to develop analytical models, tools, and reports
• The ability to organize, manipulate, and visualize large data sets in an efficient manner
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in financial principles, budgeting, and accounting practices is essential for effective financial reporting
• The ability to analyze & interpret financial data and forecast is crucial. A keen eye for detail will help identify discrepancies and potential cost savings areas.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using data visualization and FP&A tools a plus
• Self-starter attitude, willingness to plan, pivot, and execute with little oversight
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills