Fp&a Associate

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency. The FP&A Associate is a broadly scoped role with significant responsibilities across FP&A, Corporate Finance, and Strategic Finance, reporting to the FP&A Manager. You will support: • The Company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes • Any M&A execution and financing activities • As-needed analysis of key financial and strategic topics. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial insights, execute on critical projects, and inform strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis • Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts • Prepare variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods • Support preparation of monthly management reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking • Build and enhance financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planning • Partner with business leaders to analyze financial drivers and provide actionable insights • Coordinate with functional departments across the organization to ensure alignment, accuracy, and accountability • Assist in annual budgeting and long-term planning processes • Own EBITDA adjustments and assist preparation of lender compliance documents Corporate Finance • Drive forward execution on any contemplated M&A or financing transactions, including diligence, valuation, negotiations, etc. • Assist investor relations function with analysis responsive to key questions of investors and other stakeholders • Analyze optimal capital allocation for rapid scale-up and long-term value creation Strategic Finance • Prepare financial analysis to guide key strategic and operational decisions, including pricing, target end markets / geographies, product portfolio, capital expenditures, etc. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and other teams to gather data and support analysis • Provide financial guidance and ad-hoc reporting to help teams achieve strategic priorities • Communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to streamline all aspects of the Finance function • Support implementation or optimization of financial systems and tools • Help develop standardized templates for reporting and forecasting Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field • 1-2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, FP&A, or a related financial role • Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles • Strong grasp on core corporate finance concepts such as ROIC, WACC, LTV / CAC • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial modeling required • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience with ERP systems, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and / or data tools (Python, PowerQuery, SQL, etc.) a plus Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Desired Skills • Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn • Investor / owner mentality and pride in work product • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities • Desire to support values by demonstrating mission focus, technical excellence and innovation