What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Financial Analyst position at Joby Aviation?
Company Overview
Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview
The Manufacturing Financial Analyst will support the manufacturing organization by providing accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights that help drive cost discipline and operational decision-making. This role is ideal for an early-career analyst who is eager to learn manufacturing finance, build strong analytical foundations, learned cutting edge AI/BI tools, and develop into a trusted business partner.
Responsibilities
- Support financial planning and analysis for Manufacturing, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Assist with monthly close activities by preparing reports, reconciling actuals to forecasts, and supporting variance explanations
- Partner with Manufacturing Operations to understand cost drivers, production activity, and workforce dynamics
- Support workforce planning activities, including headcount tracking, labor cost analysis, overtime monitoring, and hiring plan reconciliation
- Assist in tracking cost reduction and efficiency initiatives to ensure savings are measurable
- Support capital planning through spend tracking, reporting, and basic business case analysis
- Help develop and maintain financial models and reporting tools linking operational inputs to financial outcomes
- Prepare financial summaries and presentations for internal stakeholders
- Build a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting concepts, and ERP systems.
Required
- Ownership of their quality of work, curiosity, willingness to learn, and eagerness to achieve results
- 2 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related analytical roles (internships included).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Foundational understanding of finance and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling.
- Strong analytical skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desired
- Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments
- Introductory knowledge of cost accounting concepts
- Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
- Familiarity with FP&A or reporting tools (Hyperion, OneStream, Vena, Power BI, Tableau)
- SQL, Python, or data visualization experience is a plus
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $93,800 - $98,550/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $93,800 - $98,550