Director of Finance, Operations

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!  In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is seeking an experienced Director of Operations Finance to serve as the finance partner to our manufacturing and supply chain leadership team. In this role, you will report to the Senior Director of Finance and directly support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to transform the company from technology to mass production. You will drive improvements in manufacturing & supply chain costs, working capital, and capital expenditure; lead financial planning, cost accounting & inventory management, and capital planning & fixed assets, and build a high-performing operations finance team. Partnering closely with Corporate FP&A and the Corporate Controller, you will balance growth with robust financial discipline, accurate reporting, and strong internal controls. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as the primary financial advisor to the COO and Operations executives, translating complex operational performance into actionable financial strategies. - Drive Decision Support: Guide strategic decision-making through rigorous financial modeling, business case development, and deep operational insights across operations, engineering and supply chain. - Financial Planning & Scale Analysis: Partner with Corporate Planning, owning the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning for all manufacturing plants and operations. - Capital Allocation: Develop and execute capital allocation frameworks and ROI analyses for multi-million-dollar manufacturing expansions and CapEx initiatives. - Cost & Inventory Architecture: Oversee cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory valuation processes to drive maximum visibility into plant profitability. - Asset Management: Maintain financial oversight over fixed assets, inventory management, and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives. - Compliance & Rigor: Partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure an accurate accounting