Corporate FP&A Analyst

Location
Menlo Park, CA
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Last seen
Oct 11, 2026

About the role

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

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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

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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for department leaders, highlighting key performance indicators

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Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budget and forecast, identifying potential issues and areas for improvement

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Build and maintain financial models that support business decisions, scenario analysis, and management reporting

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Drive comparative analysis of Mainspring Energy with peer public companies

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Support the Controller’s organization as needed; including close, variance explanations, and data analysis

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Participate in the long-term financial planning process representing R&D and G&A department needs

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Continuously improve FP&A processes, systems, and analytical capabilities to support the company as it scales

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Support special projects, business cases, and ad-hoc analyses as needed

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related area; MBA, CFA, or CPA a plus

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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

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Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

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Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis

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Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders

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Deep understanding of financial accounting principles and business operations

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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications

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Highly motivated team player driven to achieve exceptional results