Finance Operations Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a Finance Operations Analyst to bring financial rigor, variance analysis, and operational forecasting to our autonomous ride-hailing programs. In this role, you will build robust financial models, track program spend against baselines, and translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

Working at the intersection of finance, engineering, and supply chain, you will partner closely with Cost Engineering and Procurement to evaluate Bill of Materials (BOM) estimates, support build-vs.-buy analyses, and ensure accurate financial reporting across hardware and vehicle development lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Build and maintain financial models to support program budgets, cost baselines, Should-Cost analyses, and long-range forecasts.

• Spend Tracking & Variance Analysis: Monitor actual program spend against budget targets, perform variance analyses, and deliver executive-ready summaries of key cost drivers.

• Month-End & Quarter-End Support: Partner with Finance and Procurement to manage month-end close workflows, including accrual tracking, invoice reconciliation, and purchase order monitoring.

• BOM & Cost Engineering Alignment: Collaborate with Cost Engineering to validate BOM cost estimates and assess the financial impact of design, sourcing, and engineering changes.

• Business-Case Modeling & Reporting: Create recurring financial dashboards for program leadership and run scenario models for make-vs.-buy and capital investment decisions.

• Process Standardization: Identify gaps in financial tracking workflows and implement standardized reporting tools to improve data accuracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

• Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, cost accounting, or program finance.

• Advanced Modeling Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (scenario planning, variance analysis, dynamic modeling).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record working effectively with non-finance partners across engineering, product design, and procurement.

• Leadership Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex financial data into concise executive presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior FP&A or cost management experience within automotive, hardware, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and BOM tracking tools.

• Familiarity with program-level governance, baseline management, and corporate business-case approval processes.

• Exposure to Business Intelligence and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL).