SLATE
Financial Analyst
Troy, Michigan
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&APerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingNetSuiteCFA
About the role
- The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
- As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our company's financial decision-making process through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.
- The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward.
Responsibilities
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for the product development (PD) team, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and financial goals.
- Perform detailed financial analysis on actual vs. budget/forecast results, identify key variances, and communicate insights to senior management.
- Act as a cross-functional business partner, providing support with financial analysis, KPIs, and strategic initiatives.
- Support long-term strategic planning and scenario analysis to ensure the company meets its financial objectives.
- Track and manage costs associated with product development, including materials and capital investment and provide recommendations for cost optimization and target achievement.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- dentify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or similar roles, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industries.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA preferred.
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
- At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- MBA or CFA preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
- experience with financial software (e.g., Adaptive, NetSuite) is a plus.
Company info
- Our team is adding a Finance Analyst of Product Development FP&A, who will be responsible for collaborating with the product development teams to launch our new products. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our company's financial decision-making process through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, particularly product development, to drive financial insights, performance management, and long-term planning.
- Our team is adding a Finance Analyst of Product Development FP&A, who will be responsible for collaborating with the product development teams to launch our new products.
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams, particularly product development, to drive financial insights, performance management, and long-term planning.
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