Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Donation matching
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Stock options plan
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Position Overview
Ampera is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Finance Operations to lead the company’s financial planning processes and support strategic financial initiatives. This role will play a critical part in financial forecasting, strategic planning, financial operations, transaction support, and Board reporting, ensuring strong financial discipline, scalability, and alignment with company objectives as a publicly traded organization.
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience working within publicly traded companies, possess a deep understanding of financial planning and operations finance, and be comfortable engaging with executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the company’s financial forecasting and budgeting processes, including long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and cash flow forecasting.
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
Provide executive leadership with data-driven insights, financial analysis, and performance reporting.
Support the CFO and senior leadership with strategic financial initiatives and capital planning.
Monitor financial performance against forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Support the evaluation, financial modeling, and execution of potential M&A opportunities.
Perform financial analysis, valuation, and risk assessment.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support transaction execution and integration planning.
Develop investment cases and presentations for executive leadership and the Board.
Finance Operations
Oversee and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure alignment between FP&A and financial operations.
Support cash flow management, working capital optimization, and operational financial reporting.
Design ERP system to support product costing, resource planning and inventory management including real time metrics. Evaluate costs and margins on products and services sold.
Board of Directors Coordination
Partner with executive leadership to prepare Board of Directors materials and presentations, including financial performance updates and strategic insights.
Coordinate financial reporting and analysis for Board meetings and committees.
Provide analytical support and financial insights to assist the Board in evaluating company performance and strategy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
8–12+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, M&A, investment banking, or related fields in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
Experience working within a publicly traded company is required.
Understanding of public company financial reporting requirements is preferred
Communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and Board members.
High attention to detail with strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting IPO readiness or public company transitions.