Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, math, or economics preferred.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing or public company settings.
Strong understanding of financial statements and operational drivers.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with manufacturing accounting systems like SAP and planning tools like OneStream is a plus.
Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI or SQL is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes.
Partner with Operations and functional leaders on cost center management and capital budgeting.
Analyze actuals, forecasts, and budgets to identify key business drivers and variances.
Develop and maintain Power BI reports and financial data models for improved business visibility.
Leverage SQL and data tools to enhance financial and operational data analysis.
Monitor capital projects against budgets and perform ad hoc financial analyses.
Enhance FP&A processes and financial systems while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunity to influence financial decision-making at a corporate level.
Access to advanced financial reporting and planning tools.
Professional development opportunities in financial analytics and reporting.
Engagement with senior management and exposure to strategic initiatives.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
The Financial Analyst will be empowered to develop and maintain the Company's financial reporting and planning platform. This position will possess a unique view of the business and support the executive finance, manufacturing, and other functional teams in analyzing historical results as well as planning for future opportunities. The Financial Analyst will be a key member of MP Materials' corporate finance and planning team.
Position Responsibilities:
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes, including developing assumptions, consolidating inputs, and maintaining financial models.
Partner with Operations, business owners, and functional leaders on cost center management, headcount planning, capital budgeting, and financial performance.
Analyze actuals, forecast, and budget results; identify key business drivers and variances, and communicate actionable insights to management.
Develop and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and financial data models to improve visibility into business performance and support management decision-making.
Leverage SQL and other data tools to extract, transform, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from various source systems, with a focus on improving data quality and reporting efficiency.
Monitor capital projects and spending against approved budgets, and perform ad hoc financial analysis to support project evaluations, investment decisions, and cost-saving initiatives.
Support the enhancement of FP&A processes, financial systems, and reporting tools, while strengthening data controls and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies.
Other Functions:
Collect, analyze, and interpret data, reports, and research findings.
Present conclusions and recommendations with a clear distinction between facts and opinions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with focus in finance, accounting, math, or economics is preferred.
3+ years of work experience in manufacturing or public company experience is desired.
Strong understanding of financial statements and operational drivers.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with manufacturing accounting systems such as SAP and planning tools such as OneStream is a plus.
Experience with data analytics such as PowerBI or SQL is a plus.
Desired Qualities:
Must be highly analytical, intellectually curious, and a fast learner.
Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze, interpret results, and present conclusions and recommendations.
Must be self-directed, highly collaborative, and able to handle a variety of responsibilities.
Ability to work with all levels within the organization, including senior management.
Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies for compliance and controls.
Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
Familiarity with, or keen interest in learning about, mining, manufacturing, and industrial processes.
