Manufacturing FP&A Analyst: Data-Driven, Process Improvement

Microwave Power Products (MPP); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Commuter benefits at Stanford Research

EV charging

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Microwave Power Products (MPP) is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with business unit leaders and improve financial performance through standardized processes, data-driven Analysis, and operational support. This role blends FP&A with controllership and will evolve to include accounting responsibilities.

Based in Palo Alto, the position offers a path to leadership within manufacturing finance and exposure to multiple functional areas, including audits and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Unit Managers to provide financial analysis and support decision making.
• Develop, standardize, and document financial processes and reports.
• Build models for forecasts, profitability, and capital investments.
• Analyze monthly results and recommend actions to leadership.
• Support budget, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Drive automation to improve reporting and data quality.
• Assist with management reports, KPI dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve financial visibility.
• Support audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Gradually own accounting functions like journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Microwave Power Products (MPP) is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with business unit leaders and improve financial performance through standardized processes, data-driven Analysis, and operational support. This role blends FP&A with controllership and will evolve to include accounting responsibilities.

Based in Palo Alto, the position offers a path to leadership within manufacturing finance and exposure to multiple functional areas, including audits and internal controls.