Corporate FP&A Manager

Faraday Future•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

This role joins FP&A at a pivotal moment — governance framework rollout in progress, next-generation EPM platform implementation kicking off, and AI-augmented finance workflow initiatives on the near-term roadmap. A rare Manager-level opportunity to shape and modernize FP&A at a Nasdaq-listed multi-segment company from the ground up. Lead the corporate FP&A function; own the annual budget, rolling forecast, and monthly financial reporting across the entire company (all business segments and functional departments). Serve as a key business partner to functional and business-unit leaders, drive accountability, improve forecast quality, and deliver timely financial insights. Build and grow the FP&A team as the function scales.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
5–10 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with at least 2 years in a lead or manager capacity — or equivalent project / functional leadership experience.
Proven experience owning a full planning cycle — budget, forecast, and close reporting.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership clearly and confidently.
Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in MS Office suite.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, lead through ambiguity, and drive results.
Comfortable operating in a build-and-improve environment vs. a mature/steady-state finance organization — hands-on approach to designing and implementing new processes.

Nice To Haves

Public or PE-backed company experience with familiarity of reporting cadence and financial controls.
MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and modern EPM platforms (Adaptive Planning, Datarails, Vena, Pigment, or similar).
BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial dashboard development.
Experience with or strong interest in AI/LLM-augmented FP&A workflows — agent-based variance commentary, natural-language P&L Q&A, forecast automation.
Automotive, robotics, or technology-driven industry background.
Business proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus given regular cross-border collaboration with China-based team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the end-to-end Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecast process across the entire company (all business segments and functional departments), ensuring milestones are met on schedule.
Deliver monthly financial analysis and variance commentary within 7 business days after accounting close, providing clear insights on spending drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare and present management-level reporting packages including executive dashboards, KPI summaries, and MBR materials to senior leadership and Board-level audiences.
Build and manage the FP&A team — recruit, coach, and develop junior analysts as the function grows; establish training curriculum and performance standards.
Identify and drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, models, and reporting systems — including EPM platform rollout, automation, and standardization initiatives.
Partner with the Acting Director, FP&A on strategic initiatives, board materials, capital-raise support, and ad hoc financial analysis.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, HR, Legal, IT, and China-based finance counterparts on consolidated reporting, budget alignment, and cross-border coordination as needed.