Vp, Fp&A

Harbinger Motors•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

As Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will direct Harbinger’s enterprise-wide FP&A strategy, including long-range planning, forecasting, performance management, capital planning, and strategic finance. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, you will own the company’s planning and forecasting processes, KPI framework, and Board and investor reporting, while building scalable systems, processes, and insights to support Harbinger’s continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 7+ years in senior FP&A or corporate finance leadership roles.
Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial technology, or other hardware-intensive businesses.
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, inventory management, capital planning, and operational finance.
Proven success driving enterprise planning, Board reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.
Experience building and managing high-performing finance teams in high-growth environments.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred.
Experience supporting fundraising, debt financing, IPO readiness, or public-company reporting environments preferred.
Electric vehicle, automotive, mobility, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing experience.
Experience scaling finance organizations during periods of rapid growth.
Public company or pre-IPO experience.
Experience working directly with CEOs, CFOs, Boards of Directors, and investors.
Familiarity with ERP, planning, and business intelligence platforms such as NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the long-range strategic plan, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes.
Develop integrated financial models covering revenue, production, inventory, margins, operating expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions and risk management.
Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing strategies, and operational improvements.
Establish planning processes that improve forecast accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
Coordinate preparation of Board materials, executive reporting packages, and business reviews.
Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards that provide clear visibility into company performance.
Present financial results, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to executive and Board stakeholders.
Support investor, lender, and fundraising activities through financial analysis and presentation materials.
Evaluate strategic initiatives, market opportunities, and investments through financial modeling and analysis.
Support capital raising, debt financing, and other strategic transactions.
Work closely with Accounting and Treasury to optimize cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
Assess manufacturing expansion, facility investments, automation initiatives, and new product introductions.
Direct Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing Finance functions.
Work with operational leaders to improve cost performance, productivity, inventory management, and margins.
Monitor cost-reduction initiatives and track progress against financial targets.
Review operational KPIs, standard costing methodologies, variance analyses, and improvement initiatives.
Build and cultivate a high-performing FP&A organization that supports a rapidly scaling manufacturing business.
Strengthen capabilities across strategic finance, forecasting, operational finance, and business partnership.
Implement best practices, systems, and reporting processes that enhance efficiency and scalability.
Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.