Senior Financial Analyst, Plant

About the role

Slate is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and highly analytical Senior Plant Financial Analyst to support the financial operations of our manufacturing organization. This role serves as a key finance partner to plant operations, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and program leadership teams, driving financial accuracy, cost transparency, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations for manufacturing programs, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close activities, and operational financial reporting.
• Partner closely with Plant Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Program Management teams to support plant financial performance and cost management initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, overhead absorption, inventory movement, and capital spending to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost models and financial analyses related to production, tooling, launches, and manufacturing operations.
• Perform variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actual plant performance, identifying risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and timely reporting.
• Assist in development and implementation of internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial processes to support a growing manufacturing organization.
• Monitor and analyze key operational KPIs including scrap, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, throughput, and manufacturing cost performance.
• Collaborate with FP&A and corporate finance teams to support forecasting accuracy, reporting alignment, and management reviews.
• Aid in capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset accounting, and project financial monitoring for manufacturing equipment and facility investments.
• Support audit activities and ensure compliance with company accounting policies, SOX/internal control requirements, and GAAP standards.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to plant leadership to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Help develop scalable reporting structures, dashboards, and financial processes suitable for a high-growth EV manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in plant accounting, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or automotive operations finance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting automotive, EV, or high-volume manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving startup manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and manufacturing financial processes.
• Strong attention to detail with proactive mindset and ability to anticipate operational and financial needs.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving startup manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and operational teams.
• Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate operational and financial needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Company Culture

At Slate, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect. We believe in safety first, delighting customers, having one team, relentless improvement, being fast, frugal, and scrappy, and respecting each other. We also strive to reflect the communities in which we operate and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.