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Senior Financial Analyst, Engineering

Harbinger

Senior Financial Analyst, Engineering

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Garden Grove, CA, USA

Hybrid

110K-130K Annually

Senior level

Automotive • Energy

The Role

Lead budgeting and forecasting for BOM, Engineering NRE, and tooling. Serve as BOM subject-matter expert, analyze variances, partner with Engineering and Supply Chain on ECOs and CRB reviews, ensure data integrity, and deliver ad hoc financial analyses and insights to support leadership decisions.

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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.

Job Overview

Harbinger Motors is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to lead budgeting and forecasting for Engineering OpEx, CapEx and headcount. This position will partner closely with Engineering leadership to understand operational needs and how that translates to financial impacts. A successful candidate will be able to create visibility and highlight opportunities from the numbers, build strong relationships with technical leaders and is self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities:

Support the monthly rolling forecast for OpEx, CapEx and headcount with variance analysis by comparing actuals to budget and forecast
Partner with leaders to understand operational performance and provide commentary required for executive leadership reviews
Assist in the annual budgeting process by partnering with cross-functional leaders to validate financial data and consolidate budget submissions
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the business
Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering on tracking cost down initiatives, specific to OpEx and CapEx timing
Work with Accounting and FP&A during month-end close for timely submission of accruals, validation of actuals, etc.
Continuously improve processes and tools to increase accuracy and efficiency
Ad hoc analysis as necessary to support leadership in the decision making process. Transforming data into actionable insights and recommendations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with an emphasis in Finance.
5+ years of relevant Finance experience. Preferably in Product Development, but not required
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets and ERP systems
Intellectually curious: Seek to understand the why behind the numbers
Detail-oriented: Values precision and accuracy
Critical thinker: Consider problems and solutions from all angles
Creative problem-solver: Able to identify obstacles and present viable solutions
Highly organized: Capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

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

$110,000—$130,000 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].

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (emphasis in Finance)
5+ years of relevant finance experience
Experience in product development finance (preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets
Experience with ERP systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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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.
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

HQ: Garden Grove, CA

407 Employees

Year Founded: 2021

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.