1.2. FP&A Manager

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to

sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. 

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of

people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless

pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of

the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you. 

Our Values:

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle
  
  
  

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an FP&A Manager to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning for a

company deploying significant capital across multiple sites. You will run the planning cycle,

maintain the operating model, and act as the finance partner to the department leaders making

resourcing decisions in real time.

The ideal candidate has built and owned an operating model in a high-growth environment,

communicates clearly with non-finance leaders, and is comfortable forecasting a business where

history is short and the plan keeps moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the annual budget and the recurring forecast cycle, including consolidation, review, and presentation to leadership
• Build and maintain the company operating model — revenue, headcount, opex, capex, and cash
• Own cash forecasting and runway analysis; give leadership a clear view of liquidity across the capital deployment cycle
• Deliver monthly business performance reporting, including budget-to-actual variance analysis with substantive commentary
• Serve as finance business partner to department leaders; support headcount planning, spend decisions, and vendor commitments
• Define, track, and report the KPIs that describe operational and financial performance.
• Support board and investor reporting with analysis and materials
• Partner with Accounting to ensure the plan and the ledger reconcile, and that actuals are captured consistently
• Improve planning tools and processes as the company scales beyond spreadsheets
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 7 years of FP&A experience, including ownership of a budget and forecast cycle
• Expert financial modeling skills; demonstrated experience building an operating model from scratch
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and how the three statements connect
• Experience business partnering with non-finance leaders and translating financials into decisions
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, energy, or another capital-intensive industry preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to executives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  
  
  

What We Offer

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary

discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $170,000 - $250,000 total cash compensation plus equity

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career
  
  
  

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow

the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All

qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,

disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these

characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but

not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.