FP&A Analyst

About Hertha Metals, Inc.:  

Hertha Metals is redefining how the world makes steel. We’ve developed a breakthrough single-step steelmaking process that uses gas reductants to convert iron ore of any grade or form, delivering lower production costs and emissions than blast furnaces—while improving product quality and scalability. Having operated the world’s largest single-step steelmaking pilot plant, we’re now scaling toward commercial deployment. Our mission is to redefine the foundation of modern industry by scaling cleaner, more efficient, and more cost competitive metalmaking systems. At Hertha, engineers, metallurgists, and operators work side by side to transform the future of steelmaking. 

FP&A Analyst: 

Hertha Metals is looking for a FP&A Analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as the company scales. This isn't a back-office reporting seat- you will be embedded in the business, digging into why a line item came in $5K under budget one month and over the next, and helping the business actually adapt based on what you find. 

You will also carry significant compliance responsibilities, working closely with the VP of Finance to ensure compliance with government and regulatory requirements, manage contractual obligations, support investor-facing reporting, and strengthen the financial and operational controls expected of a growing company. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to understand how a factory runs, not just how the numbers look on a spreadsheet. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own budgeting and variance analysis across the business, with a close working relationship with operations, commercial, and engineering 

• Build and maintain forecasts; track actual vs. budgeted spend and flag where the business needs to adapt 

• Support significant compliance work tied to investor reporting requirements  

• Partner with outside accountants on variance analysis 

• Develop and maintain financial models that support business planning, scenario analysis, forecasting, and investor reporting. 

• Get into the weeds on industry, process, and factory operations to understand what's actually driving the numbers 

Your Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 

• 2–7 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis 

• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar; experience with QuickBooks is a plus 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools is a plus 

• Background in manufacturing, industrial, energy, mining, metals, infrastructure, or a high-growth startup environment preferred 

Personal Attributes 

Energetic and highly motivated; high level of organization; able to multitask on many projects; detail oriented; able to focus on overall project goals; team oriented. 

Level of Independence 

Individuals must be able to work independently and also be able to direct long-term tasks through to completion.  Some projects are highly supervised, some are minimally supervised 

Location: Hertha Metals’ headquarters are just outside of Houston, Texas.  

Hertha Culture:   

Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world. We are:  

• Mission-Obsessed – We are deeply committed, driven, and passionate about achieving our mission of being the catalyst for decarbonizing metals production.   

• Anti-Bloat – We operate as a lean, efficient agile team to maximize impact.    

• Leave the “I” at home - We face challenges together, knowing that collaboration and unity are the keys to our success.    

• Safety First – Safety is our top priority in everything we do! NO EXCEPTIONS.   

• Aim High – We achieve what others consider impossible.    

What we offer:  

• Competitive startup compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased based on achieved business development milestones.  

• Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry  

• Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working)  

• Growth: our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset, and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly  

• Time off: This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.   

• 401k plan for employees that have been employed with us for at least a year. 

Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than the majority of companies. All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age.