Financial Analyst

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is hiring a Finance Analyst of Product Development FP&A to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for new products in the USA. You will work with product development teams to provide financial insights, performance metrics, and long-range planning support.

The role requires 3+ years in FP&A or financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience with tools like Adaptive or NetSuite. A startup mindset, precise communication, and the ability to partner across functions are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 3+ years FP&A or financial analysis, preferably in automotive/manufacturing.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial tools; experience with Adaptive or NetSuite a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the product development (PD) team, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and financial goals.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on actual vs. budget/forecast results, identify key variances, and communicate insights to senior management.
• Act as a cross-functional business partner, providing support with financial analysis, KPIs, and strategic initiatives.
• Support long-term strategic planning and scenario analysis to ensure the company meets its financial objectives.
• Track and manage costs associated with product development, including materials and capital investment and provide recommendations for cost optimization and target achievement.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Adaptive

NetSuite

Job description

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Who We Are Looking For

Our team is adding a Finance Analyst of Product Development FP&A, who will be responsible for collaborating with the product development teams to launch our new products. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our company’s financial decision-making process through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, particularly product development, to drive financial insights, performance management, and long-term planning.

What You Get To Do

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for the product development (PD) team, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and financial goals.


• Perform detailed financial analysis on actual vs. budget/forecast results, identify key variances, and communicate insights to senior management.


• Act as a cross-functional business partner, providing support with financial analysis, KPIs, and strategic initiatives.


• Support long-term strategic planning and scenario analysis to ensure the company meets its financial objectives.


• Track and manage costs associated with product development, including materials and capital investment and provide recommendations for cost optimization and target achievement.


• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership to support strategic decision-making.


• dentify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA preferred.


• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or similar roles, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industries.


• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; experience with financial software (e.g., Adaptive, NetSuite) is a plus.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment and manage multiple priorities.


• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First


• Delight Customers


• One Team


• Relentless Improvement


• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy


• Respectful Collaboration


• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at slate‑[e-mail].