About the Role:
This role will be based on-site at our Austin, TX headquarters and report to the VP of Finance. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our fast-growing electric motor manufacturing company. As a key member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for providing critical financial analysis and insights to an exciting and growing next-generation electric motor manufacturer to support decision-making across the business. Your work will directly influence the company’s financial strategy and help drive operational efficiency and growth.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize business performance and identify strategic opportunities.In this role, you will be expected to develop sophisticated financial models, support major projects, evaluate investment opportunities, and play a pivotal role in providing financial information to senior leadership. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of financial analysis, business operations, and the ability to use data to recommend actionable insights that foster business growth and operational excellence.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and enhance financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure accurate projections and alignment with business goals.
- Drive the continuous improvement of financial forecasting by leveraging business insights and data-driven analyses.
- Prepare monthly analysis of financial results and key performance indicators, clearly explaining drivers of variances to budget and prior periods
- Support regular reporting to our Board of Directors and major investors
- Analyze potential new product initiatives and develop business cases to assess resource allocation and return on investment
- Manage and streamline financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results and performance metrics.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to identify areas for cost savings, process improvements, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine financial models for new business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Support the company’s efforts in financial system implementation, automation, and process optimization to improve efficiency.
- Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting, and other tasks as requested by our executive staff and investors
- Monitor and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP standards, providing accurate and timely financial information for external reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred).
- 3-5+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, ideally in a manufacturing or similar industry.
- Prior experience as an investment banking analyst is a strong plus
- Prior experience with an industrial or technology hardware company is preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build complex financial models and perform in-depth data analysis.
- ERP experience with Netsuite, Oracle or SAP
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Ability to understand and explain key drivers of variances with minimal oversight
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members outside the Finance function
- Self-motivated with the desire to consistently exceed expectations
- Ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines consistently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Inquisitive mindset with a passion for continuous learning, process optimization, and improving business performance.
