Sr. Financial Analyst

Company Description

Amprius develops, designs, and manufactures very high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. Amprius invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode which enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry.

Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing functions as a key finance professional primarily responsible for strategically leading financial planning and analysis of product cost, inventory, and supply chain to provide reliable and relevant information to improve the Company’s financial performance. This role also oversees, coordinates, and monitors significant accounting functional areas. This is a role for a thorough individual who thrives in a dynamic, growth environment.

Job Responsibilities

·       Collaborate with finance, business operations, and manufacturing teams in establishing financial performance from the perspective of product costs, inventory, and supply chain management

·       Analyze and model product costs, inventory-on-hand, supply, and purchase commitments for forecasts, as well as effective decision-making of manufacturing volumes and timing

·       Period-End Closing/Reporting and Budget Assistance – Partner with Finance and other team members in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes related to manufacturing processes and fixed assets.  Also assist in the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of annual material and process cost standards and budgets.

·       Variance Management and Reporting - Coordinate the preparation and analyses of reports to track cost variances, inventory adjustments and other cost items such as scrap, shortage, and obsolete inventory.  Prepare and analyze various inventory and cost of sales reports for management and auditors. Examples include information concerning costing, price, scrap, and manufacturing expenses. Assist users in understanding and using such reports.

·       Performs accounting analysis; prepares, approves, and posts complex journal entries; prepares account reconciliations; reviews highly complex accounting transactions; and generates schedules, reports, and other forms of reporting output.

·       Property, Plant and Equipment – Oversee and monitor data related to fixed assets, construction in progress and manufacturing start-up costs

·       Miscellaneous – Complete general ledger and intercompany reconciliations.  Support continuous improvement for increased efficiency.  Develop other relevant ad hoc analyses related to manufacturing or supply chain.  Perform other duties as assigned.

·       Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent

·       Minimum of 5 years in general and cost accounting

·       Thorough understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures and controls

·       General understanding of inventory manufacturing, supply chain, and operational flows and processes

·       Experience in a manufacturing setting (strongly preferred)

·       Experience using NetSuite (strongly preferred), or other ERP, and familiar using inventory and scheduling modules within an ERP system; proficiency with MS Excel and related office software

·       Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail and accuracy, as well as strong verbal and written communications skills

·       Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams (Production, Engineering, FP&A, etc.)

·       Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + RSUs. Salary range for this role is $140,000 to $155,000. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.

·       Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage.  Medical options of HMO and PPO plans.

·       Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options.

·       Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats)

·       Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans

·       Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.

·       Cell phone reimbursement

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.