VP, FP&A

Harbinger; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDV health coverage

Early-stage stock options

401k with matching

PTO & Parental Leave

Annual vacation bonus

Wellness & fertility benefits

Cell phone stipend

Complimentary meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger, an American EV company, seeks a Vice President of FP&A to lead enterprise planning, forecasting, and strategic finance. You will own long-range planning, KPI framework, and investor reporting to support rapid growth.

You will build scalable FP&A processes, collaborate with C-suite, and guide capital planning, pricing strategies, and performance improvements across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 7+ years in senior FP&A or corporate finance leadership roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial technology, or hardware‑intensive businesses.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, inventory management, capital planning, and operational finance.
• Proven success driving enterprise planning, Board reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Experience building and managing high‑performing finance teams in high‑growth environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the long-range strategic plan, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes.
• Develop integrated financial models covering revenue, production, inventory, margins, operating expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions and risk management.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing strategies, and operational improvements.
• Establish planning processes that improve forecast accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
• Coordinate preparation of Board materials, executive reporting packages, and business reviews.
• Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards that provide clear visibility into company performance.
• Present financial results, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to executive and Board stakeholders.
• Support investor, lender, and fundraising activities through financial analysis and presentation materials.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives, market opportunities, and investments through financial modeling and analysis.
• Support capital raising, debt financing, and other strategic transactions.
• Work with Accounting and Treasury to optimize cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Assess manufacturing expansion, facility investments, automation initiatives, and new product introductions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or CFA/CPA preferred

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

Power BI

Anaplan

Job description

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best‑in‑class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first‑of‑its‑kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium‑duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

About the Role

As Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will direct Harbinger’s enterprise-wide FP&A strategy, including long-range planning, forecasting, performance management, capital planning, and strategic finance. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, you will own the company’s planning and forecasting processes, KPI framework, and Board and investor reporting, while building scalable systems, processes, and insights to support Harbinger’s continued growth.

What You’ll Do

Enterprise Planning & Forecasting

• Spearhead the long-range strategic plan, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes.
• Develop integrated financial models covering revenue, production, inventory, margins, operating expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions and risk management.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate growth initiatives, capital investments, pricing strategies, and operational improvements.
• Establish planning processes that improve forecast accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Executive & Board Reporting

• Coordinate preparation of Board materials, executive reporting packages, and business reviews.
• Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards that provide clear visibility into company performance.
• Present financial results, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to executive and Board stakeholders.
• Support investor, lender, and fundraising activities through financial analysis and presentation materials.

Strategic Finance & Corporate Development

• Evaluate strategic initiatives, market opportunities, and investments through financial modeling and analysis.
• Support capital raising, debt financing, and other strategic transactions.
• Work closely with Accounting and Treasury to optimize cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Assess manufacturing expansion, facility investments, automation initiatives, and new product introductions.

Operational Finance Leadership

• Direct Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing Finance functions.
• Work with operational leaders to improve cost performance, productivity, inventory management, and margins.
• Monitor cost-reduction initiatives and track progress against financial targets.
• Review operational KPIs, standard costing methodologies, variance analyses, and improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Build and cultivate a high‑performing FP&A organization that supports a rapidly scaling manufacturing business.
• Strengthen capabilities across strategic finance, forecasting, operational finance, and business partnership.
• Implement best practices, systems, and reporting processes that enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 7+ years in senior FP&A or corporate finance leadership roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial technology, or other hardware‑intensive businesses.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, inventory management, capital planning, and operational finance.
• Proven success driving enterprise planning, Board reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Experience building and managing high‑performing finance teams in high‑growth environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting fundraising, debt financing, IPO readiness, or public‑company reporting environments preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Electric vehicle, automotive, mobility, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience scaling finance organizations during periods of rapid growth.
• Public company or pre-IPO experience.
• Experience working directly with CEOs, CFOs, Boards of Directors, and investors.
• Familiarity with ERP, planning, and business intelligence platforms such as NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, and Power BI.

Key Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range

$230,000 — $280,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

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