Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Senior Manager, FP&A

We are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). In this role, you will deliver data-driven insights across forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis, directly influencing strategic decision-making and long-term planning. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable strategies that drive efficiency, accountability, and growth.

This role requires close collaboration with technical teams, the PMO, and corporate support functions to streamline reporting, manage cost allocations, and support change management initiatives. You’ll lead efforts to refine and enhance FP&A processes, ensure data integrity, and maintain a single source of financial truth. As a champion of continuous improvement, you will also oversee financial systems enhancements, support ERP transitions, and develop tools to optimize planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.

This is a high-visibility role ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a measurable impact on business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide data-driven insights on forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis to senior management, helping to guide strategic financial decisions.
• Provide insightful financial data to business leaders to help optimize resource management and expense controls.
• Partner with technical staff, PMO (Project Management Office), and corporate support teams to streamline reporting and change management process. Track actual costs against budgeted figures, performing detailed variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met.
• Collaborate closely with finance teams and key business leaders to design, improve, and refine budgetary and analytical reporting processes.
• Translate complex accounting and finance principles into clear, actionable insights for non-finance business partners to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare financial presentations for monthly, quarterly reviews and ad-hoc business meetings. Summarizing key financial performance, variances, strategic recommendations and action items, actively follow up after the meetings.   
• Ensure data integrity and one source of truth. Perform data quality checks to consolidate financial data accurately for reporting and decision-making.
• Document current financial processes while identifying opportunities for internal control improvements and process efficiencies. Ensure consistency and transparency in all finance operations. 
• Evaluate the allocation methodology to support business growth. Manage indirect cost allocations and ensure proper distribution across various projects and departments. 
• Create and distribute monthly financial dashboard reports to communicate budget-to-actual variances, providing visibility to both corporate support teams and project managers.
• Lead ad-hoc projects, including support for the ERP transition and any other finance-related system upgrades.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of financial planning templates and guidelines to streamline budget creation and financial forecasting processes.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 12 years experience functioning in an FP&A or relevant finance position
• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• Identify and report inconsistencies across business units while establishing standards for budgeting, performance metrics, and reporting processes.
• Ensure alignment of financial strategies and initiatives with overall corporate and business strategies.
• C-level and investment banking experience a plus
• Lead financial analysis efforts to support pricing scenarios and the development of innovative business models.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial narratives for senior management.
• Analyze business opportunities and risks, providing strategic recommendations and alternative solutions to senior management.
• Serve as a key advisor in shaping data-driven financial decisions that enhance organizational performance and profitability.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level: $173,580-$231,440

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/