Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Joby Aviation • Marina, CA

2d • $93,800 - $98,550

About The Position

The Manufacturing Financial Analyst will support the manufacturing organization by providing accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights that help drive cost discipline and operational decision-making. This role is ideal for an early-career analyst who is eager to learn manufacturing finance, build strong analytical foundations, learned cutting edge AI/BI tools, and develop into a trusted business partner.

Requirements

• Ownership of their quality of work, curiosity, willingness to learn, and eagerness to achieve results
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related analytical roles (internships included).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling.
• Strong analytical skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments
• Introductory knowledge of cost accounting concepts
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• Familiarity with FP&A or reporting tools (Hyperion, OneStream, Vena, Power BI, Tableau)
• SQL, Python, or data visualization experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and analysis for Manufacturing, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Assist with monthly close activities by preparing reports, reconciling actuals to forecasts, and supporting variance explanations
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations to understand cost drivers, production activity, and workforce dynamics
• Support workforce planning activities, including headcount tracking, labor cost analysis, overtime monitoring, and hiring plan reconciliation
• Assist in tracking cost reduction and efficiency initiatives to ensure savings are measurable
• Support capital planning through spend tracking, reporting, and basic business case analysis
• Help develop and maintain financial models and reporting tools linking operational inputs to financial outcomes
• Prepare financial summaries and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Build a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting concepts, and ERP systems.

Benefits

• paid time off
• healthcare benefits
• a 401(k) plan with a company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level