Junior Finance Analyst

Faraday Future•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior FP&A Analyst, you will support core FP&A execution, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and model maintenance, in a fast‑paced public‑company environment. You will partner closely with senior FP&A leadership, accounting, and cross‑functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and decision‑ready financial insights. Success in this role requires analytical rigor, ownership, learning agility, and clear communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
2–3 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Curiosity and interest in automotive, technology, and robotics sectors
Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s degree in finance or accounting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and planning tools
Exposure to BI or data analytics platforms
Experience or strong interest in Power BI, SQL, automated FP&A workflows, and AI‑enabled tools
Exposure to public‑company, audit, or SEC reporting environments
Mandarin speakers prefer

Responsibilities

Maintain and update financial models supporting budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts
Support monthly close, forecasting, and management reporting aligned with public‑company standards
Reconcile FP&A outputs to accounting actuals and support SEC reporting consistency
Perform variance analysis and explain key performance drivers
Prepare management reports with KPIs, trends, and insights
Assist with cash flow forecasting, burn‑rate analysis, and liquidity monitoring
Identify financial risks, trends, and anomalies and escalate insights as needed
Partner with teams to ensure spend aligns with budgets and priorities
Improve FP&A processes, models, and reporting workflows
Support financial analysis for new initiatives (robotics, intelligent systems, digital assets)