Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Nextpower

$80K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting (internship or full-time).
  • Experience in manufacturing or operations environment is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • ERP experience (Syteline, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models.
  • Consolidate inputs from business units to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports.
  • Conduct variance analysis vs. plan, forecast, and prior period to identify key drivers.
  • Collaborate with production, supply chain, and accounting to validate cost assumptions.
  • Support product and project-level profitability analysis.
  • Extract, reconcile, and analyze data from ERP systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(K) participation with company matching.
  • Unlimited paid time off and company paid holidays.
  • Generous discretionary company bonuses.
  • Life and disability protection.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Junior FP&A Analyst will support the Financial Planning & Analysis function across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and operational analytics. This role provides visibility into the company's financial performance, helping management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn how finance connects with operations, supply chain, and accounting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Reports To: Sr. Manager, FP&A / Finance Lead

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models.
  • Consolidate inputs from business units (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, operations) and ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Support analysis of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.

2. Reporting & Variance Analysis
  • Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports (P&L, margin bridge, cost trends, etc.).
  • Conduct variance analysis vs. plan, forecast, and prior period; identify key drivers.
  • Track KPI performance and provide data insights to support management discussions.

3. Business Partnering & Operational Support
  • Collaborate with production, supply chain, and accounting to validate cost assumptions (DM, DL, MOH).
  • Support product and project-level profitability analysis.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and cost control.

4. Data & System Management
  • Extract, reconcile, and analyze data from ERP systems (Syteline, NetSuite, or similar).
  • Assist with financial model automation and dashboard creation (Excel, Power BI, or Tableau).
  • Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to accruals and reclasses.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting (internship or full-time).
  • Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or operations environment is a plus.

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • ERP experience (Syteline, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally.
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about end-to-end business operations.


Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker's benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

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