Senior FP&A Analyst

About the Opportunity

Join FP&A at a pivotal transformation moment - governance framework rollout, EPM platform implementation, and AI-augmented workflow roadmap all in flight. A rare Senior Analyst opportunity to work directly on modernization initiatives while building deep public-company FP&A expertise, with clear runway to Manager-level advancement.

Your Role

As Senior FP&A Analyst, you will be the analytical engine behind FFAI's corporate finance function - building financial models, executing the monthly close and variance cycle, developing executive dashboards, and supporting strategic ad-hoc analysis for CFO, CEO, and Board audiences. You will work hands-on with SAP, Power BI, and an upcoming modern EPM platform to deliver timely, accurate financial insights across a multi-segment public company.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and variance analysis cycle - deliver commentary within 7 business days after accounting close, with clear drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain driver-based financial models supporting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), rolling forecast, and 3-5 year strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI packages in Power BI (and the new EPM platform once implemented); own the data pipelines from SAP into reporting.
• Partner with department budget owners to gather, validate, and consolidate their forecast inputs on schedule.
• Support Board materials, investor presentations, earnings-call preparation, and other strategic deliverables.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis for CFO and Acting Director, FP&A on capital allocation, cost actions, and business decisions.
• Contribute to cross-border reporting consolidation with China-based finance counterparts as needed.
• Participate in FP&A modernization initiatives - EPM platform rollout, process automation, and AI/LLM workflow experimentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field - or equivalent experience.
• 4-7 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling skills (advanced Excel required; comfort with driver-based models across P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet).
• Solid experience with monthly close cycles, variance analysis, budget, and forecast.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to synthesize data into executive-ready insight.
• Comfortable operating in a build-and-improve environment; self-directed with strong ownership mindset.
• Strong communication skills - ability to explain financial analysis clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public or PE-backed company experience preferred.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with or exposure to modern EPM platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Cube, Vena, Pigment, or similar).
• SQL, Python, or PySpark for data manipulation is a strong plus.
• Interest in AI/LLM applications in finance - agent-based analysis, forecast automation, natural-language reporting.
• 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.

Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere