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Singer Vehicle Design FP&A Manager (Carson, CA) in Carson, California
FP&A Manager (Carson, CA)
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
FP&A Manager
Position Summary
Under direct leadership, the FP&A Manager will support FP&A activities for the business, including developing and tracking performance to the operating plans, and driving the business with reliable analytics to assist the decision-making process in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This is a key role in the finance department with executive level visibility in monitoring and reporting current and future spend. The analyst will facilitate financial decision making through robust reporting, modeling, and analyses.
This position requires a high level of intellectual curiosity to learn, gather facts, and ask questions; a strong analytical background and storytelling; and the ability to organize information and make suggestions for improvement regarding anything from part profitability to production to marketing. The FP&A Analyst will interface with all aspects of the company, including production, engineering, sales, program management, accounting, and executive management.
This position is hybrid based out of Carson, CA.
This person will not manage a team; they will manage FP&A processes and functions.
Essential Functions
Works collaboratively with the Finance and Accounting team to drive performance and deliver reliable information to the operations team.
Oversees and manages the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
Works cross-functionally with key business partners in the development and management of their budgets and forecasts
Analyzes current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, BOM/Labor/COGS, liquidity, and capital expenditures
Monitors performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis
Implements and delivers of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reporting/dashboard reports and financial reports
Prepares month-end close analyses, trend evaluations, and variance commentary
Improves performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in process, operational and engineering as well as for new projects
Develops financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, develops and enhances tools to track incurred project and operational costs monthly
Analyzes financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Contributes to the period-ending financial reporting activities, as prioritized by Finance leadership.
Prepares presentations to the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team
Communicates and delivers information to the investors/lenders
Identifies and collaborates to automate finance processes
Performs a leading role on internal projects, working closely with peer organization to understand key business issues and translate them into financial models and metrics
Independently identifies and pursues areas of analysis that will offer insights and result in actionable recommendations
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative field
A minimum of five (5) years as an analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis or other finance function including related consulting roles
Preferred Technical Skills and/or Experience
Experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing
Experience with NetSuite a plus
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Exceptional analytical abilities and expert in MS Excel and other MS products
Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements and US GAAP
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management
High level of curiosity and self-motivation in digging deeper into data and trends and driving actionable insights
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
Ability to handle tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing, and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking and organizational skills are vital
A proactive, self-directed approach and the ability to learn quickly
Delivering final work product on time (or ahead of schedule), that has been thoroughly reviewed and reflects superior attention to detail, minimizing the potential for mistakes
Creative problem solver with the ability to synthesize complex and diverse information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced, and actionable insights, leveraging intuition and experience to complement findings in data
Experience with development of budgets, forecasts, variance and trend analysis, and multi-year financial plans utilizing a wide variety of tools and financial analysis programs to build financial projection models
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
High level of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
Supports Singer’s values and principles through demonstrated behaviors and interactions
Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Must be able to work in a seated or standing position for extended periods
Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods
Must be able to use vision, fingers, hands, and arms to manually complete assigned tasks
Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood both in person, by telephone, and by email
Must be able to read documents, facts, and figures on a computer screen
Limited lifting pushing and pulling required (<10lbs)
Must be able to utilize video conferencing equipment and related tools/technology
Compensation
The starting pay range for this position is between $111,600 - $139,500 per year. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Department: Administration/Finance/HR
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position