Finance Manager, Capital Projects

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life.We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment.In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

Position Overview:

The Finance Manager, Capital Projects will manage the overall capex project portfolio from a cost control perspective and define the means and methods to monitor individual projects progress and performance, including establishing key performance indicators and earned value assessments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of project and portfolio financial planning for capital projects, including forecasting, tracking, and weekly status reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers to establish annual plan and provide weekly forecast updates.
• Prepare and maintain project disbursements projections.
• Assist stakeholders with preparation of capital appropriation requests and monitor purchasing activity to ensure that all related capital assets engineering, acquisition, and commissioning are properly recognized in companys financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with companys policy regarding property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) accounting.
• Coordinate with project managers and accounting on project set up and master data maintenance.
• Monitor the status of equipment installation and key milestones. Report assets in service dates to fixed assets accounting team.
• Participate in end-of-project reviews for lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop cost management processes and procedures.
• Create summary dashboards.
• Occasionally travel to Las Vegas or other locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Expertise in cost management for medium to large capex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field of study.
• MBA degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• Experience in implementing ERP or other financial systems.
• 10+ years progressive work-related experience.
• 5+ years industrial project experience.
• Excellent leadership, people management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, collaborate with, and influence key stakeholders.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to project forecasting by engaging with the internal project team and contractors.
• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Experience with SAP and Ares Prism or similar cost management system is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects and programs, on-schedule and within budget.
• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.

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 positions requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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