The Role
Support monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgeting, and financial reporting. Perform variance analysis, prepare dashboards and ad-hoc models, monitor KPIs, partner with business leaders and accounting, and improve reporting processes and tools through automation and system enhancements.
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About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team. This role supports the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities by providing timely analysis and meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to partner with business leaders to improve financial performance and support informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support the monthly rolling forecast process for operating expenses, capital expenditures, and headcount by updating assumptions and maintaining financial models.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process by partnering with cross-functional leaders in Operations, Sales, and Marketing by validating financial data, and consolidating budget submissions.
- Maintain and enhance forecasting models to improve reporting accuracy and planning efficiency.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and scenario models to support business initiatives and operational decisions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Perform monthly variance analysis by comparing actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and explaining business impacts.
- Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for finance leadership and business partners.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the business.
- Analyze operating expenses and departmental spending to support cost management initiatives.
Business Partnership
- Partner with business leaders to understand operational performance and provide financial support for budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Collaborate with the Accounting team during month-end close process to ensure financial results are complete, accurate, and reflected appropriately in forecasts.
- Respond to financial inquiries from business partners and management by providing timely, accurate analysis.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes through automation and standardization.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of reporting tools, dashboards, and planning templates.
- Help document financial processes and maintain planning assumptions to support consistency and internal controls.
- Participate in finance system enhancements, reporting improvements, and other continuous initiatives.
Required Education & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, accounting, or financial consulting.
Technical Competencies
- Excel Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) and EPM tools (Anaplan, NSPB)
- Data Analytics: Experience using BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) or querying data using SQL is a strong plus.
Soft Skills
- Communication: Ability to distill complex financial concepts into simple, universal language for non-finance stakeholders.
- Attention to detail: High level of accuracy when managing large datasets and tight close timelines.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive mindset with a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$70,000—$110,000 USD
Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].
Candidate Data Privacy
Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, accounting, or financial consulting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) and EPM tools (Anaplan, NSPB).
- Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) or querying data using SQL.
- Strong communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets and tight close timelines.
- Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Harbinger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for its market and stage, and feedback suggests ranges are posted and compensation is communicated clearly in listings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is highlighted as 100% employer‑paid for employees across postings, indicating strong medical, dental, and vision support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with parental leave and an annual vacation bonus appearing alongside core PTO.
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The Company
What We Do
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium. Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.
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