Analyst, FP&A

MP Materials•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will develop and maintain the Company’s financial reporting and planning platform. The role offers a broad view of the business and supports executive finance, manufacturing, and other functional teams in analyzing historical results and planning for future opportunities. The Financial Analyst is a key member of MP Materials’ corporate finance and planning team.

Requirements

At least 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.
Highly analytical, intellectually curious, and a fast learner.
Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze and interpret results, and present conclusions and recommendations.
Self-directed, highly collaborative, and able to handle a variety of responsibilities.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies on compliance and controls.
Strong verbal and written presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree focused in finance, accounting, math, or economics is preferred.
Experience with manufacturing accounting systems such as SAP and planning tools such as OneStream.
Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI or SQL.
Familiarity with, or a keen interest in learning about, mining, manufacturing, and industrial processes.

Responsibilities

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting, 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 actual, forecast, and budget results; identify 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 decisions.
Use SQL and other data tools to extract, transform, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from source systems, improving data quality and reporting efficiency.
Monitor capital projects and spending against approved budgets, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis for project evaluations, investment decisions, and cost-saving initiatives.
Support enhancements to FP&A processes, financial systems, and reporting tools while strengthening data controls and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies.
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.