Analyst, FP&A

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst will be empowered to develop and maintain the Company’s financial reporting and planning platform. This position will possess a unique view of the business and support the executive finance, manufacturing, and other functional teams in analyzing historical results as well as planning for future opportunities. The Financial Analyst will be a key member of MP Materials’ corporate finance and planning team. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes, including developing assumptions, consolidating inputs, and maintaining financial models. 
• Partner with Operations, business owners, and functional leaders on cost center management, headcount planning, capital budgeting, and financial performance.
• Analyze actuals, forecast, and budget results; identify key business drivers and variances, and communicate actionable insights to management.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and financial data models to improve visibility into business performance and support management decision-making.
• Leverage SQL and other data tools to extract, transform, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from various source systems, with a focus on improving data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Monitor capital projects and spending against approved budgets, and perform ad hoc financial analysis to support project evaluations, investment decisions, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support the enhancement of FP&A processes, financial systems, and reporting tools, while strengthening data controls and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies.

Other Functions:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, reports, and research findings.
• Present conclusions and recommendations with a clear distinction between facts and opinions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in finance, accounting, math, or economics is preferred.
• 3+ years of work experience in manufacturing or public company experience is desired.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and operational drivers.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting systems such as SAP and planning tools such as OneStream is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics such as PowerBI or SQL is a plus.

Desired Qualities:

• Must be highly analytical, intellectually curious, and a fast learner.
• Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze, interpret results, and present conclusions and recommendations.
• Must be self-directed, highly collaborative, and able to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization, including senior management.
• Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies for compliance and controls.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
• Familiarity with, or keen interest in learning about, mining, manufacturing, and industrial processes.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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