FP&A Lead at Divergent Technologies in Torrance, CA

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose Divergent is looking for a highly motivated strategic finance professional to join the Finance team. In this role, you’ll help maximize Divergent’s long-term value by forecasting, analyzing, and influencing performance and growth. This role reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Finance and will have high exposure to the CFO and leaders across the company. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate financial strategy into operational execution. The Role Program Financial Leadership: Own the full financial lifecycle for assigned vehicle programs, from business case creation to program closeout. Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop, manage, and update program budgets, including capital, engineering, and material costs, aligned to program timing and scope. Cost Tracking & Control: Implement rigorous actuals vs. forecast tracking, ensuring accountability at cost-center and functional levels. Scenario Modelling & Strategic Planning: Build and run financial models to test alternative program, product, and investment scenarios, informing adjustments to the business model and portfolio strategy. Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify, quantify, and track cost risks and savings opportunities, working cross-functionally to implement mitigation plans. Business Case Development: Build and maintain credible program business cases, ensuring alignment with corporate financial targets and investment priorities. Reporting & Insights: Deliver concise, executive-level financial dashboards and reports, highlighting deviations from plan and recommending corrective actions. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure financial alignment with technical and delivery objectives. Governance Support: Provide financial input into program milestone reviews, investment approvals, and change-control processes. Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements in financial governance, tools, and reporting to increase accuracy and efficiency. Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 7-10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a product development or program finance role within manufacturing. Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and how financial metrics align to engineering and program milestones. Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at program, portfolio, and departmental levels. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification. Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or other high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing industries. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and program management tools. Knowledge of capital investment processes, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and bill of materials (BOM) costing. Experience in portfolio planning and business model optimization. Track record of driving financial discipline in early-stage or fast-growth companies. Passion for advanced manufacturing, performance engineering, and innovation. Work Environment This role is based in our Torrance, CA headquarters. Compensation At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05- S06 as evaluated through our interview process. Senior FP&A Associate: $109,240- $150,000 Lead FP&A: $126,160 - $173,470 Pay Range $109,240—$173,470 USD What We Offer: Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions. Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time. Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance. Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint. Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. EEO Poster In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). 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