Director of Finance

Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity powers our world and stores clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technologies and energy-storage solutions.

The Role

EnergyX is looking for a motivated Finance Director to support financial reporting and data analytics for the companys management team. Youll translate complex analyses into clear insights, have experience with project finance, and make actionable insights that help drive executive decision-making. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role at a company building something genuinely new. This role is ideal for someone who thrives with autonomy, has experience engaging with investors, and is eager to grow alongside a scaling business. This role will be heavily involved in project finance.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
Own monthly tracking, including variance analysis of actuals against targets
Produce insights and recommendations to optimize financial outcomes
Partner with the CFO and the executive team to shape financial strategy and support key business decisions

Reporting & Metrics
Prepare analyses, KPIs, and dashboards for management and stakeholders
Proactively identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern and present findings
clearly
Identify areas for cost optimization
Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and
recommendations
Develop reporting packages as required by external stakeholders, including
government agencies

Fundraising Support
Support fundraising activity for the company
Lead financial modeling and analysis to support fundraising and capital allocation
Assist in preparing investor communications and updates throughout fundraising
processes

Leadership & Internal Collaboration
Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data
Provide support during monthly/quarterly close processes, audits, and other financial activities
Mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of rigor, accuracy and
continuous improvement

Requirements
35 years of experience in financial planning analysis (FP&A) or a related field
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA optional
Exceptional financial modeling skills with the ability to build and present dashboards
Experience with investor interactions and fundraising processes
Proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
CPA or CFA designation is a plus
Background in a start-up, investment bank, Big-4 transaction services, private equity or other corporate finance role preferred
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate financial complexity into clear business insights

Preferred Requirements

Experience within the oil/gas industry

Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive healthcare package (Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off and sick leave
401(k) with employer match
Equity compensation

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.