Corporate FP&A Financial Analyst

Job Overview

Reporting to a Senior Corporate FP&A Manager, this position will primarily provide financial planning and analysis support to R&D and G&A department leaders. The position will also assist in building systems and processes that support Mainspring Energy’s long term growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to build the annual plan. This includes establishing targets and collaborating with leaders to gather and document inputs to the financial plan

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for department leaders, highlighting key performance indicators

• Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budget and forecast, identifying potential issues and areas for improvement

• Build and maintain financial models that support business decisions, scenario analysis, and management reporting

• Drive comparative analysis of Mainspring Energy with peer public companies

• Support the Controller’s organization as needed; including close, variance explanations, and data analysis

• Participate in the long-term financial planning process representing R&D and G&A department needs

• Continuously improve FP&A processes, systems, and analytical capabilities to support the company as it scales

• Support special projects, business cases, and ad-hoc analyses as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related area; MBA, CFA, or CPA a plus

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a corporate finance or FP&A role, preferably in a company manufacturing a complex product or in the energy industry

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders

• Deep understanding of financial accounting principles and business operations

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications

• Highly motivated team player driven to achieve exceptional results

$130,700 - $153,000 a year

This position is onsite at our Menlo Park HQ . The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.