[Remote] Sr. Manager, Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KoBold Metals is a leader in AI-driven mineral exploration, addressing the challenges of the mining industry. They are seeking a Sr. Manager of Finance to enhance their financial planning and analysis function, leading a small team to support global operations through strategic financial insights and process improvements.ResponsibilitiesOwn cash forecasting including quarterly and annual spend predictions, working with leaders across the company to build bottoms-up estimates and create a clear understanding of how actual cash spend is allocated across the business (e.g., exploration, R&D, resource development, G&A, etc.)Develop analytical models that help inform decision making and/or identify explicit or implicit cost improvement opportunities. Work closely with operations and technical teams to share these insights and implement changeProduce clear, actionable reporting that translates financial data into usable information that helps leaders manage their spendBuild and maintain a single source of truth for financial data, partnering with accounting and data teams to ensure integrity across systemsLead the business justification process across the business and ensure that KoBold is being as efficient and effective as possible in allocating capital across its programs and teamsDevelop a deep understanding of KoBold’s technical operations — how exploration programs are run, what mine development looks like, and what drives cost — and use that understanding to improve team effectiveness and challenge or inform cost assumptionsBuild strong working relationships with operational leaders across the company and serve as a finance partner who understands their workHelp create the right performance metrics and create the reporting and processes required to drive accountabilityConduct detailed variance analysis and help teams understand their spend and course correct as necessaryHelp with the assessment selection, and design of FP&A systems and tools—both third-party and in-house, custom-built tools—to support a rapidly growing, global business with complex operationsDrive automation and implement AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual work, improve forecast accuracy, and keeps the team leanBuild scalable processes and reporting infrastructure, fostering a culture that treats process improvement as essential work key to future successContinue to develop a small, high-performing FP&A team, setting high standards and building capabilityCommunicate financial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, from field operators to the executive leadership teamSupport IPO readiness efforts by building FP&A capabilities appropriate for a public companySkills+ 8+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally including time in a capital-intensive, operationally complex business (mining, manufacturing, aerospace, energy, or similar)Has experience managing small efficient teams in dynamic, high-growth environments with a high degree of accountability and execution qualityBrings strong cross-functional communication and ability to align finance with commercial and operational needsHas demonstrated experience evaluating and deploying finance technology platforms, and is excited about applying AI to FP&A workflowsIs curious to learn about all aspects of our business, including travel to exploration field operations and mine development operationsDeeply engages on technical matters with technical colleagues; is uninhibited about asking probing questions of experts outside their domainDemonstrates integrity, strong judgment, and comfort operating with urgency and precisionBrings advanced Excel financial modeling skills and direct experience working with ERP systems; SQL or Python comfort a strong plusStrong communication with ability to build well synthesized narratives that help leaders across all disciplines better understand their workA high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervisionIs a creative problem solver who works hard, holds high standards, and treats people with respect and careFeels energized by KoBold's mission, bringing optimism that lifts the team and builds beliefCompany OverviewKoBold Metals is an AI-powered critical mineral startup that discovers essential materials for electric vehicles and renewable energy. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.koboldmetals.com.