Corporate FP&A Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.