Sr Finance Analyst, Product Development FP&A

About Slate

At Slate weve got one job: building a vehicle youll fall in love with right here in the USA. We believe that car buyersnot car companiesshould call the shots. We like looking at a road not a screen. We dont like paying for stuff we dont like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So we built you a Slate: you make it yours.

Who we are looking for:

Our team is adding a Senior Finance Analyst of Product Development FP&A who will be responsible for collaborating with the product development teams to launch our new products. As a Senior FP&A Analyst you will play a critical role in supporting our companys financial decisionmaking process through budgeting forecasting financial modeling and strategic analysis. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams particularly product development to drive financial insights performance management and longterm planning.

What you get to do:

• 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 crossfunctional business partner providing support with financial analysis KPIs and strategic initiatives.
• Support longterm 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 decisionmaking.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or a related field. MBA or CFA preferred.
• 57 years of experience in FP&A financial analysis or similar roles preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Strong financial modeling forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; experience with financial software (e.g. Adaptive NetSuite) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to nonfinance stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced startup environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Why Join Team Slate

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The startup 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
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast Frugal and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at