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May Mobility · 5 hours ago

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. The Director of FP&A will be responsible for the annual budget, rolling forecasts, variance to actual analysis, KPI tracking, management reporting, and new business case analysis. This role will support leaders across multiple business units and the executive team, articulating the company’s financial strategy to key investors and external stakeholders.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesPublic TransportationSoftwareTravel

Responsibilities

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes for all business units

Partner with the accounting team on aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including managing expense accruals, management reporting, and budget vs. actual variance analysis

Update the forecast on a rolling basis including inputs for headcount spend, non-headcount spend, and capital expenses. Collaborate with business partners to ensure that the forecast is accurate, precise and achievable

Analyze financial and operational results to understand and report on KPIs, variance to forecast, variance to budget, and underlying causes for business performance

Prepare and present financial results, risks, and opportunities to business partners and the Senior Leadership Team. Use professional reports and compelling visuals to convey information

Collaborate with leaders across the company to ensure resource allocation is aligned with company strategy. Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to improve resource management and properly prioritize company initiatives

Act as a trusted financial advisor to business partners and the senior leadership team

Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and systems to meet the needs of the growing business

Develop financial projections, pro forma financial statements, and other analyses (e.g. NPV, breakeven, make vs. buy, payback, etc.) for new business cases and for investor presentations

Identify strategic drivers of the business and develop scenario-based forecasts based on the impact of these drivers

Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management, including recommendations backed by data

Provide guidance and team development for direct reports as needed

Staying current or FP&A industry best practices

Actively monitor and analyze factors outside of a company, such as market trends, competitor actions, technological advancements, and industry regulations, to identify potential opportunities and threats that could impact its competitive position within the market

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisUS GAAPBudgetingForecastingQuantitative AnalysisExcel ProficiencyProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam DevelopmentStartup ExperienceR&D KnowledgeMBACPAPlanning & Reporting SystemsAutonomous Vehicle Knowledge

Required

10+ years relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility and people leadership experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting/finance and knowledge of US GAAP

Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience

Strong project management and organizational skills are essential

Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential

Strong Excel skills and ability to create functional and scalable models

Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to foster communication/collaboration amongst departments

Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workloads and achieve effective results in a dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment

Proven desire to learn and go above and beyond to continuously improve processes and deliverables

Demonstrated ability to grow and mentor supporting team members

Experience with startup companies or high growth companies, particularly in R&D intensive/deep tech businesses

Ability to travel, if required to support the business

Preferred

MBA and/or CPA

Previous experience in finance for a software development function

Experience working with planning & reporting systems such as Netsuite or Hyperion

Knowledgeable about the autonomous vehicle industry

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.

Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.

Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.

Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.

Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing