Job Description:
The Junior FP&A Analyst will support the Financial Planning & Analysis function across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and operational analytics. This role provides visibility into the company’s financial performance, helping management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn how finance connects with operations, supply chain, and accounting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Reports To: Sr. Manager, FP&A / Finance Lead
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models.
- Consolidate inputs from business units (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, operations) and ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Support analysis of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
2. Reporting & Variance Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports (P&L, margin bridge, cost trends, etc.).
- Conduct variance analysis vs. plan, forecast, and prior period; identify key drivers.
- Track KPI performance and provide data insights to support management discussions.
3. Business Partnering & Operational Support
- Collaborate with production, supply chain, and accounting to validate cost assumptions (DM, DL, MOH).
- Support product and project-level profitability analysis.
- Provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and cost control.
4. Data & System Management
- Extract, reconcile, and analyze data from ERP systems (Syteline, NetSuite, or similar).
- Assist with financial model automation and dashboard creation (Excel, Power BI, or Tableau).
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to accruals and reclasses.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting (internship or full-time).
- Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or operations environment is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
- ERP experience (Syteline, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) preferred.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about end-to-end business operations.
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are NextpowerSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting (internship or full-time)
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with ERP systems (Syteline, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle)
- Experience creating dashboards and financial model automation (Power BI or Tableau)
- Strong communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or operations environment
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nextracker and has not been reviewed or approved by Nextracker.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
Nextracker Insights
What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI
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