Senior Finance Manager – Product & Manufacturing

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit  fluenceenergy.com . Job Description: Role Overview The Senior Finance Manager will serve as a strategic business partner to Product, Manufacturing, and Strategy leadership, driving financial planning, operational efficiency, and investment decisions, and end-to-end financial performance management. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A discipline, deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and advanced financial modeling capabilities to support capital allocation and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Strategic Support Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Strategy teams to support key business decisions Provide financial insights on product roadmap, cost optimization, and margin improvement Support pricing strategies, investment cases, and capital allocation decisions Financial Planning, Modeling & Analysis Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for product and manufacturing functions Build and maintain robust financial models to support business planning and decision-making Develop scenario-based models for various capital investments, including sensitivity and risk analysis Analyze variances vs. plan and provide clear, actionable insights Capital Investment & ROI Analysis Partner with the Strategy team to evaluate capital investment opportunities Build ROI, NPV, and IRR analyses to support investment decisions Prepare clear, data-driven recommendations and present findings to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and capital deployment Reporting & Controls Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting packages Strengthen financial processes, controls, and data integrity Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting and analytics Leadership & Team Development Manage and develop a team of finance professionals (if applicable) Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Act as a cross-functional leader within Finance and Operations Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred) 8–12 years of progressive finance experience (manufacturing or product finance is a plus) Strong financial modeling skills with experience in scenario planning and capital investment analysis Deep understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory management Experience with ERP systems (SAP) Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions, including executive-level presentations Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise Additional Skills Strategic thinking with strong business acumen Advanced analytical and modeling capabilities Ability to translate complex financial data into executive-level insights Strong communication skills with executive presence High level of accountability and ownership Continuous improvement mindset Success Metrics Accuracy and timeliness of forecasts and financial models Quality and impact of capital investment recommendations Achievement of product margin and cost targets Improvement in manufacturing efficiency and cost visibility Effectiveness of executive-level communication and decision support Our Culture At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we co ... (truncated, view full listing at source)