Corporate FP&A Manager

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field — or equivalent experience
• 5–10 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with at least 2 years in a lead or manager capacity — or equivalent project / functional leadership experience
• Proven experience owning a full planning cycle — budget, forecast, and close reporting
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership clearly and confidently
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in MS Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, lead through ambiguity, and drive results
• Comfortable operating in a build-and-improve environment vs. a mature/steady-state finance organization — hands-on approach to designing and implementing new processes
• Public or PE-backed company experience with familiarity of reporting cadence and financial controls
• MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and modern EPM platforms (Adaptive Planning, Datarails, Vena, Pigment, or similar)
• BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial dashboard development
• Experience with or strong interest in AI/LLM-augmented FP&A workflows — agent-based variance commentary, natural-language P&L Q&A, forecast automation
• Automotive, robotics, or technology-driven industry background
• Business proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus given regular cross-border collaboration with China-based team members and stakeholders

What the job involves

• This role joins FP&A at a pivotal moment — governance framework rollout in progress, next-generation EPM platform implementation kicking off, and AI-augmented finance workflow initiatives on the near-term roadmap. A rare Manager-level opportunity to shape and modernize FP&A at a Nasdaq-listed multi-segment company from the ground up
• Lead the corporate FP&A function; own the annual budget, rolling forecast, and monthly financial reporting across the entire company (all business segments and functional departments). Serve as a key business partner to functional and business-unit leaders, drive accountability, improve forecast quality, and deliver timely financial insights. Build and grow the FP&A team as the function scales
• Own and lead the end-to-end Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecast process across the entire company (all business segments and functional departments), ensuring milestones are met on schedule
• Deliver monthly financial analysis and variance commentary within 7 business days after accounting close, providing clear insights on spending drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare and present management-level reporting packages including executive dashboards, KPI summaries, and MBR materials to senior leadership and Board-level audiences
• Build and manage the FP&A team — recruit, coach, and develop junior analysts as the function grows; establish training curriculum and performance standards
• Identify and drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, models, and reporting systems — including EPM platform rollout, automation, and standardization initiatives
• Partner with the Acting Director, FP&A on strategic initiatives, board materials, capital-raise support, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, HR, Legal, IT, and China-based finance counterparts on consolidated reporting, budget alignment, and cross-border coordination as needed

Benefits

• Modern workspace incorporating the latest technologies
• Employee referral program
• Paid relocation
• 401k retirement plan
• Generous healthcare, vision, and dental care – free to employees and discounted for partners and families
• Stock options
• Foosball and ping pong tables including tournaments
• Frequent social events, happy hours, and team parties
• “Soul of Faraday” community outreach team
• Casual dress code and relaxed work environment
• Free parking – with carpool reimbursement