Manager, Finance Transformation

Job Description

Job Description

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 Manager, Finance Transformation supports the execution of the Company’s finance transformation initiatives, with a focus on day-to-day program delivery, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination across Accounting and Finance. This role works closely with Accounting/Finance teams and business stakeholders to help implement scalable processes and ensure successful execution of transformation efforts.

This role is responsible for translating defined initiatives into detailed work plans, coordinating activities across stakeholders, monitoring progress, and supporting issue resolution to drive timely delivery. The Manager operates as a hands-on contributor and project lead, ensuring that transformation initiatives are effectively executed and aligned with business objectives and public company requirements.

The Manager reports to the Director, Finance Transformation and plays a key role in advancing the Company’s finance transformation roadmap through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support execution of finance transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery against defined timelines, milestones, and business objectives
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including tracking of tasks, dependencies, and key deliverables across initiatives
• Coordinate across Accounting/Finance, IT, Supply Chain and business stakeholders to facilitate execution and ensure alignment across workstreams
• Monitor progress across initiatives, proactively identifying risks, issues, and delays, and supporting timely resolution and escalation as needed
• Assist in the design, documentation, and implementation of standardized finance processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Support efforts to ensure transformation initiatives align with financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and audit expectations
• Prepare and maintain reporting on project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes for review by senior leadership
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure progress and accountability
• Support change management activities, including communication, training coordination, and transition to steady-state operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, tools, and workflows
• Other duties, as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or project-based roles supporting process improvement or transformation
• Experience working on cross-functional initiatives within a complex organization
• Working knowledge of financial reporting processes, close cycles, and operational finance workflows
• Exposure to public company environments, including SOX controls and audit requirements
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail and follow-through

Desired Qualities:

• Strong execution mindset with the ability to manage detailed workplans and follow through on deliverables
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting/Finance, IT, Supply Chain and business teams
• Problem-solving orientation with the ability to identify issues and contribute to practical solutions
• Collaborative team player with a focus on accountability and results
• Experience in a manufacturing or operationally complex environment preferred

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.

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