MP Materials · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMP Materials is a leading U.S. manufacturer focused on rebuilding American industrial capability for autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will develop and maintain financial planning and reporting frameworks while supporting executive leadership and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements for the Fort Worth facility.
IndustrialMiningSustainability
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the multi-year planning model and lead the organization in setting current, mid and long-term financial objectives for the Fort Worth facility
Lead the development of product cost and product pricing forecasts to support strategic customer relationships
Direct the development of annual and monthly cost center, production, and staffing plans for all areas of the Fort Worth facility
Prepare and oversee the monthly and quarterly management review of internal financial statements identifying key business trends, budget variances, and assessing current and future business risks while communicating key conclusions and recommendations to senior management
Partner with corporate FP&A team on the implementation of strategic analytic tools and systems to automate, manage, design, and create uniform processes, enhance business controls, and other procedures to improve efficiencies
Prepare strategic analysis, reports, reconciliations, sensitivities, and presentations for senior management with clear distinction between fact and opinion to enable effective decision-making
Oversee the planning and forecasting of capital projects while ensuring compliance with the company’s policies regarding plant property and equipment (PP&E)
Partner with the SVP of FP&A and other senior leaders in operational and technical accounting to support the facility’s alignment with enterprise accounting policies and compliance with internal Sarbanes-Oxley controls
Assist in communications to the Board of Directors and external customers
Partner with Sr. Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis on the integration of Fort Worth resource requirements into enterprise resource planning model
Responsible for establishing, developing, and leading a team of direct reports as applicable
Own the timely execution and delivery of financial information and all related support relevant to various financial quarter-close processes and procedures
Develop and maintain dashboards, weekly manager reports and recurring analysis
Develop forecast models to support strategic decision process
Provide weekly and monthly reports and analysis for C-level executives
Manage aspects of the annual planning process
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with focus in finance, accounting, math, or economics
5+ years of experience in early-stage growth company, manufacturing or public company experience is desired
Self-starter that adapts well to change in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Great attitude, willingness to perform and get things done
Strong understanding of financial statements
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL, PowerBI or other technical analytic tools
Experience with manufacturing accounting systems such as SAP is a plus
Preferred
Must be highly analytical, intellectually curious and a fast learner
Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze and interpret results, and present conclusion and recommendations
Experience in manufacturing preferred
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 manufacturing and industrial processes
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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