Undergraduate or technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong experience in cost modeling and BOM management.
Exceptional Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing cost structures and supply chain economics.
Ability to communicate complex financial insights effectively to stakeholders.
Self-starter with problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
Experience in energy storage or renewable energy supply chains.
Passion for sustainability.
Responsibilities
Own detailed BOM cost models for energy storage products, ensuring accuracy and visibility.
Develop should-cost models to benchmark component pricing against market rates.
Track and quantify cost reduction opportunities with engineering and procurement teams.
Analyze supplier cost structures to guide sourcing strategies and risk mitigation.
Build financial frameworks linking procurement to margin and operational outcomes.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support pricing, sourcing, and supply chain decisions.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Passionate team focused on sustainability goals.
Full Job Description
Staff Finance Associate, Energy Storage
We're looking for a Staff Finance Associate to join our Energy Storage group in San Francisco. In this role, you'll operate at the intersection of supply chain, manufacturing, and finance, serving as the financial and analytical backbone of our product cost and sourcing strategy. This is not a traditional finance role - this position is focused on driving BOM transparency, cost optimization, and supply chain decision-making across our energy storage business.
Responsibilities will include:
Own and maintain detailed bill of materials (BOM) cost models across all energy storage products, including raw materials, cells, modules, power electronics, balance of system, and packaging - ensuring accuracy, version control, and visibility across the organization
Develop and manage should-cost models to benchmark components and subassembly pricing against market rates, supplier quotes, and internal expectations
Identify, quantify, and drive cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain in partnership with engineering, procurement, and operations - including supplier negotiations, design-to-value opportunities, and make-vs-buy analysis
Analyze supplier cost structures, trade terms, and logistics economics to inform sourcing strategy and mitigate supply risk
Build financial and operational frameworks that connect procurement decisions, supplier performance, and manufacturing trade-offs to margin and unit economics outcomes
Partner cross-functionally to inform pricing, sourcing, second-sourcing, and supply chain strategy with rigorous cost and operational analysis
Desired Qualifications:
Strong supply chain, manufacturing, or operational finance backgrounds
5+ years of experience as a Global Supply Manager (GSM), Commodity Manager, or Sourcing Manager, or Supply Chain Program Manager OR 5+ years managing finance for a manufacturing operation, plant, or production environment
Strong foundation in BOM cost modeling, should-cost analysis, sourcing strategy, or manufacturing economics
Deep familiarity with supply chain cost drivers, supplier pricing dynamics, and operational trade-offs
Exceptional Excel and modeling skills, with the ability to build bottoms-up cost analyses tied to real-world operations
Ability to translate complex supply chain and technical inputs into clear financial insights for cross-functional and executive stakeholders
Strong communication skills and comfort working across engineering, procurement, operations, and leadership teams
Self-starter mentality with the ability to structure ambiguous, operationally complex problems in a fast-moving environment
Experience in energy storage, battery systems, or other manufacturing-heavy, hardware businesses
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place
In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.
California Pay Range:
$155,000-$202,000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
