About Lilac Solutions, Inc.

Lilac exists to solve one problem: lithium supply. By engineering scalable lithium extraction technology, we help industries produce lithium faster, cheaper, and cleaner. Our ion exchange technology is rooted in scientific precision and commercial know-how, making lithium supply a non-issue for global electrification. Our materials, engineering, and approach uniquely position us to design and develop commercial projects across various lithium sources. We help lithium producers rapidly and responsibly scale production from brine resources with versatile, cost-effective, and dynamic technology solutions.

Lilac is supported by the largest players from the mining and processing industry, as well as significant investment funds. Lilac investors include BMW, SK, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mercuria, Lower Carbon Capital, and MIT’s The Engine.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager who will play a critical role in leading the FP&A function and providing valuable business insights to drive decision-making. Reporting to the VP of Capital Markets, this candidate will be responsible for FP&A budgeting/planning, managerial reporting, defining, and monitoring key metrics, operations analysis, and programs/systems/policies to support each. This is a key, hands-on role as business partner and analyst where you will have broad scope and autonomy to work with the Leadership Team and Department heads across the organization.

Successful candidates will be highly analytical and possess a strong passion for personal accountability and setting high standards. Candidates should be excited to navigate a growth-oriented, rapidly changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. This person will be comfortable juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines and must be a strong writer and communicator at senior levels of the organization.

This role is based in Oakland, CA or Salt Lake City, UT. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the long-term planning/forecasting processes, including annual budgeting and quarterly rolling forecasting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Integrated)
• Build monthly and quarterly Budget vs. Actual and KPI review packages for Department Heads, the Leadership team, and the Board of Directors
• Lead monthly variance analysis and forecasting meetings with Department Heads
• Provide decision support to business leaders and the executive team on investment, project, and strategic developments
• Collaborate with Accounting to streamline financial close process and financial reporting
• Serve as a thought leader to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization, and build scalable financial solutions
• Spearhead ad-hoc projects to further improve the overall performance of the team and organization

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related
• 6+ years of work experience in Corporate Planning/Strategy, FP&A or a related field (investment banking, strategy consulting, or auditing)
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience managing budgets and building supporting processes and systems in partnership with functional leaders
• Extensive experience building detailed 3 statement forecast models
• Experience with NetSuite
• Experience with Vena (or a similar FP&A tool)

Preferred Skills

• MBA/CPA or equivalent credentials preferred
• Experience in public companies and/or high-growth private companies
• Experience managing international budgets and several hundred-million-dollar capital projects

Benefits & Compensation

• Discretionary bonus
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with pre- and post-tax investing options
• Flexible spendings account/Health savings account
• Group and term life
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Paid sick leave
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Monthly phone stipend
• Daily catered lunch for on-site employees
• Annual Salary 133k - 208k dependent upon geographic location and relevant experience

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from non-partnered third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited.

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.