<p>Join a mission-driven research organization focused on innovation in <strong>robotics, AI, energy, and materials science</strong>. This role supports a highly educated, collaborative operations team (55+ staff, 60% PhDs) within a culture that values transparency, community, and continuous learning.</p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Flexible hybrid schedule</strong> </li><li><strong>4-day workweek</strong> </li><li><strong>Meals and snacks provided</strong> during onsite days</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to <strong>cutting-edge R& D initiatives</strong> outside of traditional vehicle manufacturing</li><li>Work closely with a small but high-impact <strong>FP& A team</strong> on meaningful projects</li><li>Strong focus on professional growth and internal collaboration</li></ul><p><strong>Role Scope & Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>This hybrid <strong>Financial Analyst </strong>role supports <strong>FP& A for R& D operations</strong>, focusing on:</p><ul><li><strong>OpEx and CapEx planning</strong> for various research projects</li><li>Partnering with division leads and project managers to review and refine budgets</li><li>Conducting monthly <strong>budget vs. actual variance analysis</strong></li><li>Supporting forecast accuracy conversations with internal stakeholders</li><li>Preparing monthly financial reports and insights for budget owners</li><li>Managing contractor and headcount-related <strong>accruals</strong></li><li>Contributing to the <strong>month-end close process</strong></li><li>Maintaining and improving <strong>Adaptive Planning (Workday Planning)</strong> models and structures</li><li>Leading testing, feature rollout, and data validation within Adaptive</li><li>Supporting integrations with other Workday modules</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>4–5 years</strong> of FP& A experience </li><li>Strong proficiency with <strong>Adaptive Planning</strong> (fluency required)</li><li>Experience with <strong>Workday</strong> (nice to have; used for POs, requisitions, etc.)</li><li>Background in <strong>larger or structured corporate environments</strong> preferred</li><li>Financial Analyst ready to stretch into senior responsibilities</li><li>Skilled at relationship-building with internal stakeholders</li><li>Comfortable operating in a <strong>fast-paced, R& D-driven</strong> environment</li></ul><p><strong>Team & Culture Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>Team of ~55 across operations (finance, legal, facilities, etc.)</li><li>Highly collaborative and intellectually curious culture</li><li>Regular communal meals and open communication</li><li>Emphasis on <strong>academic-style collaboration</strong>, innovation, and shared mission</li></ul><p><strong>Why Full-Time Engagement Professionals?</strong></p><p>A national practice of more than 4,000 professionals, offered to clients on a contract basis while remaining full-time employees of Robert Half. </p><p>- Access to a larger pool of specialized talent</p><p>- Continuity of talent on important engagements</p><p>- Depth and breadth of experience across specializations</p><p>- A cost-effective staffing solution</p>

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