Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis bei MP Materials

Company Overview:

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 Financial Analyst will be empowered to develop and maintain the Company’s financial reporting and planning platform. This position will possess a unique view of the business and support the executive finance, manufacturing, and other functional teams in analyzing historical results as well as planning for future opportunities. The Financial Analyst will be a key member of MP Materials’ corporate finance and planning team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collect and process financial and other types of data for use in reports and analysis.
• Prepare basic reports, reconciliations, sensitivities, statistical analysis, and visualizations.
• Analyze and interpret data, reports, analysis and research reports.
• Present conclusions and recommendations with clear distinction between fact and opinion.

Other Functions: 

• Develop and maintain dashboards, weekly manager reports and recurring analysis.
• Develop forecast models to support strategic processes.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports and analysis for senior leadership.
• Manage aspects of the annual planning process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in finance, accounting, math, or economics is preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience in manufacturing or public company experience is desired.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and operational drivers.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting systems such as SAP is a plus.
• Experience with business intelligence software such as PowerBI or SQL is a plus.

Desired Qualities:

• Must be highly analytical, intellectually curious, and a fast learner.
• Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze, interpret results, and present conclusions and recommendations.
• 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, mining, manufacturing, and industrial processes.

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.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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