Sr. Manager, Product Development FP&A jobs in United States
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Slate Auto · 1 week ago

Sr. Manager, Product Development FP&A

positionTroy, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Slate Auto is building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford and personalize. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development FP&A to lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts in support of their product development initiatives.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Own and track bill of material (BOM) costs and product investment across vehicle programs from early concept through launch
Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for Product Development, covering both operating and capital expenditures
Build, lead, and scale a high-impact Product Development FP&A team to support current programs and future growth
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Purchasing to align technical decisions with cost, timing, and investment priorities
Deliver clear, actionable financial insights and reporting to senior leadership to support rapid, informed decision-making
Design, enhance, and scale financial systems, tools, and processes that improve transparency, speed, and financial discipline across product development
Challenge assumptions, surface tradeoffs early, and ensure capital is deployed where it delivers the greatest value

Qualification

Financial planningBudgetingForecastingFinancial analysisEnterprise financial systemsAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5–10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights) and advanced proficiency in Excel
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred

Master's or MBA

Company

Slate Auto

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Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Troy, Michigan, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://slate.auto

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$111.03M
2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M

Recent News

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