Director, Finance - Manufacturing

What You'll Be Working On

Financial Advisory

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the Vice President, Manufacturing, providing data-driven insights on strategic and operational decisions
• Provide robust financial modeling and scenario analysis for new initiatives, capacity planning, customer profitability, and market expansion

Strategic Financial Modeling

• Lead financial modeling and analysis to support the ramp, expansion, and commercialization of Crusoe Spark™ modular AI factories

Driver-Based Analysis

• Translate operational drivers (e.g., production efficiency, utilization, operational uptime) into P&L impacts and actionable recommendations

Performance Management Reporting

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, budget & forecast variance analysis, and build clear, actionable performance narratives for Exec, Board, and Investor materials

Profitability and Efficiency Initiatives

• Proactively identify risks & opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency, partnering with operational teams to develop improvement plans

Planning & Forecasting

• Own annual budget, monthly forecast and long-range planning processes, collaborating closely with department heads to ensure financial plans are ambitious, actionable, and aligned with corporate targets

Cost Accounting & Product Costing

• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation; deliver insights on cost drivers to support margin management and investment decisions

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Liaise across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Shared Services to meet reporting and control standards

Process & Control Integrity

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Industry Experience

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing, hardware, or capital-intensive infrastructure environment
• Experience in vertically integrated hardware, AI compute, or data centers is a strong plus

Financial Mastery

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial modeling, long-range planning, and capital investment analysis—including NPV, IRR, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis

Strategic Growth

• Proven experience building business cases and investment frameworks for new product lines, geographic expansion, or large-scale capital programs in high-growth environments

Operational Finance

• Strong command of manufacturing cost accounting, unit economics, and the development of operational KPIs to track business health

Advanced Tooling

• Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with FP&A tools such as Anaplan, Adaptive, or equivalent systems is highly valued

Executive Communication

• Ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for executive and cross-functional audiences

Cross-Functional Partnership

• A proven track record of acting as a strategic partner to non-finance leaders (Operations, Engineering, Product) to drive measurable business outcomes

Leadership Potential

• Experience or a demonstrated ability to mentor, grow, and develop a high-performing team over time

Bonus Points

• Experience working in a vertically integrated company, understanding the interplay between manufacturing/development and commercial operations
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership track record

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $160,000 - $200,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.