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 processesAny M&A execution and financing activitiesAs-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.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & AnalysisDevelop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecastsPrepare variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periodsSupport preparation of monthly management reports, dashboards, and KPI trackingBuild and enhance financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planningPartner with business leaders to analyze financial drivers and provide actionable insightsCoordinate with functional departments across the organization to ensure alignment, accuracy, and accountabilityAssist in annual budgeting and long-term planning processesOwn EBITDA adjustments and assist preparation of lender compliance documentsCorporate FinanceDrive 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 stakeholdersAnalyze optimal capital allocation for rapid scale-up and long-term value creationStrategic FinancePrepare financial analysis to guide key strategic and operational decisions, including pricing, target end markets / geographies, product portfolio, capital expenditures, etc.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork 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 prioritiesCommunicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline all aspects of the Finance functionSupport implementation or optimization of financial systems and toolsHelp develop standardized templates for reporting and forecastingResponsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the businessQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field1-2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, FP&A, or a related financial roleStrong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principlesStrong grasp on core corporate finance concepts such as ROIC, WACC, LTV / CACAdvanced Excel skills; experience with financial modeling requiredExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience 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 SkillsCollaborative mindset and eagerness to learnInvestor / owner mentality and pride in work productDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilitiesDesire to support values by demonstrating mission focus, technical excellence and innovation