Senior Plant Financial Analyst

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.

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.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and timely reporting.
• Perform variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actual plant performance, identifying risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• 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 able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting automotive, EV, or high-volume manufacturing operations.
• 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.
• Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and manufacturing financial processes.

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.